6.6/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Disappointing pale from New Realm, a bit more of an old-school IPA than a pale ale, with a outsized piney bitterness that makes me long for the more even-keeled Sierra Nevada-style Cascade bomb. Modest notes of grapefruit and orange, but mostly piney resin and a sturdy caramel base. Not bad, just...dull. Gorgeous pour, though, coming out a deep gold with a fluffy white head and loads of lacing. Nondescript nose leaves much to be desired. Good feel, but I had higher hopes for this pint.
Tried
on 23 Feb 2018
at 23:50
7.9/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 10
Overall 7.5
Damn fine flagship IPA from New Realm, with a surprising melon streak offsetting the tropical-citrus hop profile and the firm biscuit-caramel malt base. Grapefruit, berries, and soap pop up as well, while the finish offers up tons of Pacific Northwest pine and a clingy, firm bitterness. Pours a sexy gold with a thick white head and endless lacing. Pine, citrus, and peach on the nose. Absolutely perfect creamy, oily texture. Can't wait to drink more from this brewery.
Tried
from Can
on 01 Feb 2018
at 03:53