Starring Enigma

Starring Enigma is a New England IPA from Ottawa’s Beyond the Pale Brewing Co. An entry in BTP’s Starring series of India Pales, this one featuring Enigma hops, an Australian strain. The milky golden beer contains 6.5% alcohol and comes in 473mL cans. I picked up a can straight from the source and poured it out beneath a sudsy eggshell head.

Enigma has a pungently juicy aroma, with notes of fresh raspberries and tropical fruit. The beer is sweet on the front end, with loads of fruity elements. The finish has some bitterness, but I’d hazard that the IBU count is pretty modest.

A pretty fair example of the NEIPA style, Starring Enigma is enjoyable, but unremarkable. Pretty well-made stuff from a quality Ontario brewer, but not amongst their elite beers.

Rating: 7.0 out of 10.