NE style IPAs have been slow to show up locally. I see a Texas brewer is making a try, I have to give it a chance. A lonely 12 oz can bought in close-by Odessa, the lid is popped and I tilt into a smallish beer glass. It hits the marks right off, a dense gold-yellow-orange body finished by a heroic, almost pure white head. I determine a tropical fruit, grassy nose. Follow up with a drink now. Lemon, orange, a light hoppiness, sort of flattish after seeing that strong foam. It settles in with a moderate bitterness. Not exactly lighting my fire with this one, I anticipated more.

12 oz. can sent to me for review. Pour out quite hazy. A big head kicks up at first. Only as it dwindles away have I had a chance to put my nose to it. It has a bit more of a “beery” malt smell, with just a little tropical fruit at the edges. The taste too is pretty mild, for a style where many brewers try to blast one’s palate. The happiness does come to the fore, and it has a bit of bitterness, with a respectable 60 IBU. Lacks the pine resin of many American style Pale Ales, and instead offers a light mango and papaya taste. One a further swig, I get an impression of orange juice as well. The Shiner beers are generally meant for a wider audience than most of the younger brewers out there. And the “Wicked Juicy” is actually a nice introduction for the beer curious. Especially those who find the usual India Pale Ale to be on the rough side. 5.7% abv.