I
was less than shocked to discover the nose of this grapefruit IPA was
rich in both hops and citrus. However, my first impression was that I
was not all that blown away by the depth of grapefruit in the flavour of
this ale--it has a definite grapefruit note that I'd have identified,
but not much more than a plethora of I.P.A.s on the market that don't
feature "grapefruit" in their names. It is worth noting, though, that
the finish packs a hearty element of citrus rind and tartness that grew
on me. Otherwise, I was dealing with a beer that was reasonably bitter,
deficiently boozy, but with a well-rounded flavour. Not a customary
India pale, but not a noteworthy one either.
At
70 IBUs, this stuff is extremely bitter for a low-booze IPA. Despite my
initial misgivings, my final assessment on this one was quite
favourable. Like a nice ruby red grapefruit, sweetness, tartness, and
bitterness are all present. While I didn't get the up-front citrus pop I
was expecting, the cumulative impact was pretty decent. Would I buy it
again? Definitely. Would I buy it again tomorrow? Not likely. Was it as
good as Refined Fool's standout Short Pier, Long Walk Double IPA? Not a
chance.
Rating: 7.0 out of 10.
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