Evil Genius

Another entry from Skeleton Crew Brewing Company (brewed by Cameron’s Brewing in Oakville, Ontario) is Evil Genius, their 4.5% 34 IBU session IPA brewed with Crystal and Loral hops. The beer is handsome gold, with a thin layer of white head and an unfortunate concentration of tiny suspended chunks which give the appearance of an attempt at haze gone a bit askew.

Evil Genius has an agreeably juicy, slightly tangy aroma. The flavour is built on the same foundation, with citrus notes up from and a slightly perfumed bitterness in the back end.

 

My first thought on noticing the slight granularity in the beer is that it might be a bit old, but the absence of a date stamp on the can leaves that an open question. Additionally, I might have acquired a can from a flawed batch. Or it could be a brewing issue. Whatever the source, the version of Evil Genius that I cracked looked a bit off. However, it should be said that it had no impact on the flavour, which was perfectly pleasant, or on the mouthfeel, which was agreeably crisp.

Rating: 7.0 out of 10.