IPA No. 12

The dozenth entry in Collective Arts Brewing’s IPA series, IPA No. 12 is a 6.9% ale made with Nelson Sauvin and Mosaic hops. Sold in 473mL cans that have a cheery octopus, the Hamiltonian beer has a golden glow and a hazy aspect, under a fluffy white foam.

The “Dozen” has a nose that combines good ol’ fashioned orange juice and a whiff of white wine. The flavour has similar notes, but in reversed proportion: white wine is the primary element, and citrus takes the silver medal. The New England-style IPA has a very smooth mouthfeel and not a lot of bitterness.

IPA No. 12 is a worthy entry to the Collective Arts series. Though it isn’t particularly memorable, it’s a solidly built NEIPA with good strength and lots of juiciness.

Rating: 8.0 out of 10.