Gnarcotics

Poured from a 16 oz can dated June 27, 2024. Aroma is rather hop forward with notes of passion fruit, orange, tropical citrus, and hints of stone fruit. Lighter dank, resin notes. Medium light cracker malt notes with light alcohol notes. Pours a clear gold color with a medium large, thick, pillowy, white head that recedes slowly to a small film that lingers. Medium light lacing and small legs. Flavor is slightly sweet with medium light cracker malt notes and a touch of caramel. Medium high bitterness and light alcohol notes. Moderately strong hop notes of passion fruit, tropical citrus and stone fruit with a lighter dank, resin note that lingers into the finish. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Low astringency and low alcohol warmth. Overall, a solid West Coast IPA. Great hop aromas but the flavor is a bit muted by the malt notes. Alcohol is well hidden and the bitterness is balanced nicely.