Working Hard New England I.P.A.

Brewed by one of (in my opinion) the leading lights of Toronto’s craft brewing scene, Muddy York Brewing Co., Working Hard New England I.P.A. is a 6.5%, 20 IBU ale. Sold in snazzy 473mL cans, WH is a hazy golden ale brewed with El Dorado and Mosaic hops.

The beer pours with a durable blanket of white foam, through which emerges a bright tropical fruit aroma. The flavour is crisp and pleasant, if a bit mild, with citrus and mango elements on display and a back end with just a hint of bitterness.

WH is a good NEIPA—not as rich and flavourful as I’d have liked—but there is a delicate flavour that hits a lot of agreeable, fruity notes. It’s very sessionable for a strongish ale, which is delightful (if dangerous), and the look is on point. I’d have liked a bit more depth of flavour, but I can assure you that if I had another can in the fridge, I would annihilate it right now.

Rating: 8.0 out of 10.