Patagonia IPA

Patagonia IPA from Graystone (Gray Stone?) Brewing Co. in Fredericton, New Brunswick is pretty near the threshold where it might be classified as a double I.P.A., given that it contains a rowdy 8% alcohol and 80 IBUs. I received a 32oz crowler of the stuff from my great pal, A.O. The beer inside that monster can was clear, brassy, and lightly carbonated.

Through a thick and persistent layer of off-white suds, the aroma was pretty woodsy, with some boozy sweetness. The flavour, pretty easygoing for such a strong ale, balances some measured caramel sweetness at the front end with a finish packed with evergreen hops.

The 80 IBUs in this beer really snuck up on me—I didn’t find it all that bitter until the beer warmed up, but after that point, Patagonia packed a hoppy wallop. Left me pretty happy.

Rating: 8.0 out of 10.