Versaverse
comes from Toronto institution Bellwoods Brewery. It’s a zippy 7.2% ale
brewed with a trio of hops: Azacca, Centennial, and Loral. The beer is a
hazy orange brew with a short-lived layer of off-white head. It has
citrus aromatics, but beneath that is a subtle scent of plastic—to my
mind a bit of an off note. The flavour runs parallel to the citrus
notes, with a floral orange element leading the way. Unfortunately, to
my tongue anyway, there is also a whisper of plastic wrap. To be clear,
I’m talking about a very faint off note—barely there—but enough for me
to be a bit distracted. The beer finishes with pretty good
bitterness—citrus and slightly dank.
Versaverse
IPA was a decent effort from a great brewery. Compared to some of
Bellwoods’ best IPAs, like Ghost Orchid, Roman Candle, and the excellent
Cat Lady, this one is a bit of a swing and a miss. Good look, great
strength, but ultimately flawed. I’d be interested in trying this one
again lest I had a tainted batch, but until then, I feel this one is not
quite up to snuff.
Rating: 6.5 out of 10.
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