Alpha Abstraction Vol. 23 by Wild Leap Brew Co. is a double IPA and is being evaluated as a double IPA (category 22A in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). The focus of the double IPA style is hops, hops and more hops. Additionally, despite being a high-alcohol content style, double IPAs are fairly drinkable and lack a heavy malty body, which are more typical traits of beers of these strengths. Alpha Abstraction Volume 23 is double-dry hopped with Australian Eclipse hops and measured in at 8.0% ABV.

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 23 pours light golden in color, is very hazy and sports a huge white head. The aroma is moderate resin and citrus with no malt or esters. The flavor is similar to the aroma but with the citrusy (specifically orangey) hop flavor taking prominence over the resiny hop element; the malt remains nonexistent in the flavor. The beer finishes with a moderately light bitterness; a hint of astringency detracts and the citrusy hops linger long.

Alpha Abstraction releases are always highly anticipated and Volume 23 does not disappoint. The creativity that brewers have with a style that focuses on one ingredient always amazes. Volume 23 highlights the Eclipse hop variety, which expresses as citrusy and resiny notes. For Volume 23, the brewers allow the hops to be the showcase with restrained malt and yeast character. The resulting beer is insanely quaffable.