Judge’s Review: 91 Rating – Mai Tai PA by Alvarado Street Brewery

American IPA | Year-Round | United States

By Susan Ruud

Judges Rating: 91
Aroma: 21
Appearance: 6
Flavor: 37
Mouthfeel: 9
Overall Impression: 18

Mai Tai PA by Alvarado Street Brewery was judged as an American IPA, BJCP category 21A. When pouring this beer you see a golden ale with a huge white head, and as the head drops, it leaves beautiful lacing on the glass. As you bring this beer up to your nose you receive a huge tropical hop aroma of mango and melon with a hint of citrus making you excited to take a sip. The flavor follows through, blended with a light crackery malt and soft alcohol. There is a light crisp mouthfeel, very clean with the only esters clearly coming from the hops and a crisp bitter finish blended with tropical hop fruit flavors. This beer would pair extremely well with Mexican-style foods containing both coriander and some peppery spice flavors.