Mylarshark

Witchshark, by Bellwoods Brewery, is one of Toronto’s finest DIPAs, so when I spotted a variation, I swooped on it zealously. The beer in question is called Mylarshark. It’s a collab between Bellwoods and their pals at Other Half out of Brooklyn, New York. An 8.9% effort, the beer comes in chrome-labeled 500mL bottles reminiscent of Witchshark’s and the beer within is a milky orange grog that pours with a thin layer of white head.

Mylarshark has a juicy and tropically-tinged nose, with a punchy suggestion of hops. The flavour has some mango hints, but a hefty roar of tart grapefruit. The beer builds to a bitter crescendo, with a boozy, sticky stump.

Picture a New England-style version of Witchshark—the beer isn’t an improvement of its base, but it is an interesting spin. High percentage and flavourful, not too sweet, and tangy, Mylarshark is a goody.

Rating: 8.5 out of 10.