Thursday, 28 February 2019

People's Pint Pit-Stop: Time Lord American IPA


 Time Lord American IPA is, according to the copy on the 500mL bottle, intended as a tribute to Bell’s Two Hearted Ale, and that homage is evident on the label, which features a dude with a pair of tickers. Time Lord comes from Toronto’s People’s Pint. It contains a robust 7% alcohol and looks a treat with its dull gold colour and durable off-white head.

From the first sniff, I picked up a snootful of piney hops notes, a whiff of brown sugar, and a touch of sticky resin. The flavour is a good match to the aroma, with dank, woodsy hops balanced against subtle caramel. 

The bitterness on display with Time Lord is overt, but not smothering. It’s a well-balanced and delightful IPA.

Rating: 8.5 out of 10.

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