Judge’s Review: 92 Rating – Stay Cool Drink Moniker by Moniker Brewery

American Pale Ale | Limited Release | USA

By Nelson Crowle

Judges Rating: 92.00
Aroma: 22.00
Appearance: 6.00
Flavor: 38.00
Mouthfeel: 8.00
Overall Impression: 18.00

Stay Cool Drink Moniker by Moniker Brewery was evaluated as BJCP 2021 21C, Hazy IPA, but with the consideration that the levels of malt, alcohol, and hops may be on the lighter end of the IPA style. It pours with a large white head that fades fairly quickly. The beer is a hazy deep, almost whitish straw color in the glass. There is a lot of tropical aroma with mango and guava at the forefront. A light bready aroma supports the juicy hop nose. The flavor echoes the aroma with mango and guava but also substantial orange peel and tangerine juice. Moderately high hop flavor with a low bitterness where the hops linger into a long fruity and juicy finish. Medium body with a crisp note to it that nicely balances the fruity character while taming any apparent fruity sweetness. There is no indication of alcohol but the hazy/juicy character is quite prominent, particularly as the beer warms. With the tropical notes, this beer would enhance a simple roasted chicken breast with fresh cracked black pepper and maybe a side of steamed broccoli.