Terrestrial is a 5.9%, oaky amber
ale that hazily pours with a lusty cream head. According to the label,
it has a depth of 57 IBUs, which isn't unsubstantial. There is an
earthy, nutty aroma that competes with an enjoyable hops vibe. The beer
isn't as flavourful as I wanted it to be, but the notes present were
quite pleasing. Toasted malt, nutty confectionery, and dank hops all vie
for attention, though the hops wait in the wings until close to final
curtain.
I find hybrid beers like this
incredibly interesting, but also hard to assess. I guess the trick is to
play it like the late, great Roger Ebert and rate them contextually,
based on what I think they set out to achieve. Terrestrial is, to me, a
brown ale with heavy-handed hopping, and I feel like that's what was
intended. It's tasty and refined--though this means it's not as pushy or
boozy as it could have been. I enjoyed it, and would gladly revisit it
in short order. The name, though, gives me pause. Terrestrial? With a
UFO on the label? Maybe I'm being too literal, but it doesn't work for
me.
Rating: 7.5 out of 10.
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