Golden-hued and slightly hazy, Live
Transmission pours with a sudsy crown of white head. It has a wildly
juicy aroma—primarily driven by big citrus notes, but also a not so
subtle coconut element that gives it a very tropical scent. LT has a
fairly smooth and creamy mouthfeel for an IPA, owing to the lactose. The
flavour is substantial, with fruity notes to spare, but it is also, to
my mind, way too sweet. The finish has some bitterness, but it was a bit
too little too late.
Personally, I like a
milkshake IPA alright, but I think their execution requires something
really tart or really bitter to set off the creaminess. This one has
beautiful flavours, but I didn’t find the sweetness as complementary as
it could have been. Don’t get me wrong, this is a good beer made by a
great brewery, but compared to Smashbomb or Juicy Ass, Live Transmission
was just fair.
Rating: 7.0 out of 10.
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