Canned 4/6/26, drunk 5/1/26.
Lots of spruce-like character. Intense, peppery, acidic pineapple. Light earth, light chalk. So, basically every Galaxy IPA ever these days. Not all that round, juicy, bright. Mostly just austere and resinous. Malts seem good and fluffy, with white bread and biscuit to help soften the blow. Lingering heavy herb. No alcohol noted.
Much better than expected in the mouth, though. Not a mouthfeel of astringent, chalky, earthy spruce and hop acid. Light and fruity watermelon, passion fruit, white wine, red grapefruit and a soft, balancing malt that shows good depth but isn't too sweet. That watermelon-passionfruit flavor up front is to-die-for. Finish is rather short, per the strong drying character of the Galaxy.