About
Fresh, Fun, Approachable, Hop-Forward
Hey there! We're Offshoot Beer Co. from your friends at The Bruery. Offshoot is the Bruers' playground, where we dive deep into the world of hop-forward beers. While we could definitely geek out on the intricacies of making these beers, we'd rather just open a cold one and...Relax.
What is Offshoot?
Years ago our founder Patrick Rue made a promise to NEVER brew an IPA. As time went on, our adventurous Bruers KNEW they could make world class hop-forward beers, so Offshoot was born as an offshoot of The Bruery, all while keeping Patrick's promise that The Bruery would NEVER make an IPA.
Where The Bruers Relax
Offshoot is what The Bruers drink when they're off the clock. Nothing better to help you Relax, Escape, Retreat, or Coast.
Hey there! We're Offshoot Beer Co. from your friends at The Bruery. Offshoot is the Bruers' playground, where we dive deep into the world of hop-forward beers. While we could definitely geek out on the intricacies of making these beers, we'd rather just open a cold one and...Relax.
What is Offshoot?
Years ago our founder Patrick Rue made a promise to NEVER brew an IPA. As time went on, our adventurous Bruers KNEW they could make world class hop-forward beers, so Offshoot was born as an offshoot of The Bruery, all while keeping Patrick's promise that The Bruery would NEVER make an IPA.
Where The Bruers Relax
Offshoot is what The Bruers drink when they're off the clock. Nothing better to help you Relax, Escape, Retreat, or Coast.
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
16 ounce can into tulip glass, canned on 8/16/2019. Pours opaquely hazy deep golden/orange/amber color with a 2 finger dense and rocky off white head with fantastic retention, that reduces to a large cap that lasts. Thick foamy lacing clings on the glass, with a fair amount of streaming carbonation. Fantastic appearance. Aromas of big mandarin orange juice, red grapefruit, lemon, lime, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, honeydew, watermelon, red apple, coconut, blueberry, citrus peel/rind, wood, peppercorn, pine, cracker, biscuit dough, light honey/toast, and herbal/floral/grassy earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of citrus/fruity/tropical/fairly earthy hops and bready malt notes; with big strength. Taste of huge mandarin orange juice, red grapefruit, lemon, lime, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, honeydew, watermelon, red apple, coconut, blueberry, citrus peel/rind, wood, peppercorn, pine, cracker, biscuit dough, light honey/toast, and herbal/floral/grassy earthiness. Light-moderate pine, citrus peel/rind, herbal, floral, woody, grassy, peppery bitterness on the finish. Lingering notes of mandarin orange juice, red grapefruit, lemon, lime, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, honeydew, watermelon, red apple, coconut, blueberry, citrus peel/rind, wood, peppercorn, pine, cracker, biscuit dough, light honey/toast, and herbal/floral/grassy earthiness on the finish for a while. Fantastic complexity, robustness, and balance of citrus/fruity/tropical/fairly earthy hops and bready malt flavors; with an awesome malt/bitterness balance, and no cloying/astringent flavors after the finish. Lightly increasing dryness from lingering bitterness. Medium carbonation and medium-full body; with a very smooth, creamy/bready/grainy, and fairly sticky/resinous/rindy mouthfeel that is great, Mild warmth of 8.6%, with no lingering hop burn after the finish. Overall this is a fantastic NEDIPA. All around fantastic complexity, robustness, and balance of citrus/fruity/tropical/fairly earthy hops and bready malt flavors; very smooth and easy to drink for the big ABV with the mellowly bitter/resinous/drying finish. Awesome soft feel, and not aggressive. Amazing Mosaic, Cashmere, El Dorado profile. Extremely, juicy, vibrant, and fairly dank/earthy hops; with a nice sized oat/malt backbone. Light residual sweetness with lingering resin dryness. A highly enjoyable offering, and outstanding spot on style example.
Tried
from Can
on 30 Sep 2019
at 20:53
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
How: Draught.
Where: MBCC 2019.
Appearance: Hazy orange colour with a white head.
Aroma: Tropical fruit, malt, mango, citrus, spices.
Body: Medium body and carbonation.
Flavour: Tropical fruit, mango, malt, papaya.
Where: MBCC 2019.
Appearance: Hazy orange colour with a white head.
Aroma: Tropical fruit, malt, mango, citrus, spices.
Body: Medium body and carbonation.
Flavour: Tropical fruit, mango, malt, papaya.
Tried
on 27 Sep 2019
at 17:54
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can from Holiday Market. Pours a hazy, clearish gold with a finger of white foam that dissipates. Tropical fruit forward nose with lychee, coconut, pineapple, citrus and mild pine notes. Good cleansing carbonation, light pils-like malt crispiness and a juicy undertone. Pine and mango on the finish. Really nice. --- Beer merged from original tick of Relax [it's just a hazy IPA] on 20 Sep 2019 at 23:21 - Score: 8
Tried
from Can
on 20 Sep 2019
at 23:24
8.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Imported from my RateBeer account as Offshoot Relax [It's Just a Hazy IPA] (by The Bruery):
Aroma: 9/10, Appearance: 4/5, Taste: 9/10, Palate: 4/5, Overall: 17/20, MyTotalScore: 4.3/5
16/IX/19 - 1Pt. can @ home, BB: 20/XI/19 - (2019-1438) Thanks to ElManana+1 for sharing the can!
Cloudy pale blond to light beige beer, small to no head. Aroma: lovely, tropical fruits, very juicy, bit dank, nice stuff! MF: ok carbon, medium body. Taste: tropical fruits, very juicy, very nice, hoppy, bitter, grapefruit, orange peel, lovely. Aftertaste: slightly bitter, bit sweet.
Aroma: 9/10, Appearance: 4/5, Taste: 9/10, Palate: 4/5, Overall: 17/20, MyTotalScore: 4.3/5
16/IX/19 - 1Pt. can @ home, BB: 20/XI/19 - (2019-1438) Thanks to ElManana+1 for sharing the can!
Cloudy pale blond to light beige beer, small to no head. Aroma: lovely, tropical fruits, very juicy, bit dank, nice stuff! MF: ok carbon, medium body. Taste: tropical fruits, very juicy, very nice, hoppy, bitter, grapefruit, orange peel, lovely. Aftertaste: slightly bitter, bit sweet.
Tried
from Can
on 16 Sep 2019
at 22:13
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Can at tasting. Aroma of piney hop, citrus, orange, mango and biscuity malt. Taste has bitter orange juice, mango, thick passion fruit, citrus and bready malt. Has a strange fruity thickness. Nice.
Tried
from Can
on 06 Sep 2019
at 19:48
8.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Imported from my RateBeer account as Offshoot Retreat [This Is A Hazy Double IPA] (by The Bruery):
Aroma: 9/10, Appearance: 4/5, Taste: 9/10, Palate: 4/5, Overall: 18/20, MyTotalScore: 4.4/5
30/VIII/19 - 1Pt. can @ ElManana's place (Ledeberg), canned: n/a - (2019-1337) Thanks to ElManana+1 for sharing the can!
Cloudy orange beer, small creamy irregular off-white head, little stable, adhesive. Aroma: dank hops, bit fruity, tropical fruits, bit resinous, some marijuana, cheesy, onions. MF: ok carbon, medium body. Taste: bit sweet, fruity, dank hops, very resinous, bit malty. Aftertaste: sweet, lots of tropical fruits, bit resinous, alcohol, dank hops, bit resinous.
Aroma: 9/10, Appearance: 4/5, Taste: 9/10, Palate: 4/5, Overall: 18/20, MyTotalScore: 4.4/5
30/VIII/19 - 1Pt. can @ ElManana's place (Ledeberg), canned: n/a - (2019-1337) Thanks to ElManana+1 for sharing the can!
Cloudy orange beer, small creamy irregular off-white head, little stable, adhesive. Aroma: dank hops, bit fruity, tropical fruits, bit resinous, some marijuana, cheesy, onions. MF: ok carbon, medium body. Taste: bit sweet, fruity, dank hops, very resinous, bit malty. Aftertaste: sweet, lots of tropical fruits, bit resinous, alcohol, dank hops, bit resinous.
Tried
from Can
on 30 Aug 2019
at 22:11
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 6
Sample at MBCC2019, Copenhagen. Colour is vry cloudy golden with small white head. Aromas and flavours: Fruits, hops and malts.
Tried
on 27 Aug 2019
at 15:27
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
18th August 2019
Can. Very hazy orange - gold beer, good cream colour head. Airy palate, mildly dry, decent fine carbonation. Fluffy malts, a very light creamy sweetness. Soft pine with a touch of hop spice. Soft citrus. Floral citrus. Soft airy finish. Quite drinkable but lacking an identity for me.
Can. Very hazy orange - gold beer, good cream colour head. Airy palate, mildly dry, decent fine carbonation. Fluffy malts, a very light creamy sweetness. Soft pine with a touch of hop spice. Soft citrus. Floral citrus. Soft airy finish. Quite drinkable but lacking an identity for me.
Tried
from Can
on 18 Aug 2019
at 17:57
Tough loss tonight. Could've used a guy or two. At least the beer is good.
Tried
from Can
on 12 Aug 2019
at 22:39
8.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Can from Eltham Wines, Eltham. Cloudy orange pour with a white head. Very nice nose of peach, pineapple, mango, apricot jam, papaya, guava. Big juicy flavours of pineapple, tropical fruit, apricot, orange, tangerine. Boozy, sweet juicy finish. Beautiful stuff 😊
Tried
from Can
on 10 Aug 2019
at 15:51