Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Enjoyed at the brewpub on the opening week. Pours a cloudy golden colour with amber highlights, a white head and nice lacing. Loads of citrus notes in the aromas (orange, grapefruit). Same for the taste, with no crazy bitterness (the oats helping here). A mild dryness in the finish. A very well-balanced pale with the citrus, but with the smoothness of the oats. Quite enjoyed this one.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5.5
On tap at the brewery, as just a week old. Pours a hazy golden-amber colour with a warm cap and a little lace. Hoppy nose for a bitter, but all very mild. Mild watery caramel at first, which is fine for the style. Then, grassy burnt hops show up with hints of nuts, in the finish. Can't say I am a fan of the hops used here (or the amount), but still a decent session brew overall.
Metalchopz (7978) reviewed West Coast IPA from Flora Hall Brewing 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Pours a hazy golden colour with a small orange hue. Nice white top with good retention and creamy lacing. Not completely filtered with lots of nice particles through it. Fresh hoppy aromas with grassy notes and citrus zest. The taste also has nice fresh hops, but not overloads. Herbal and zesty again. An easy-drinking IPA with lots of nice fruitiness. Just not sure about the West Coast title, as not a hopbomb. As an IPA, it is quite delicious.