7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 8
Peach, passion fruit. Murky yellow pour with decent head and lacing. Light hop tang end. Nice balance. Tap.
Tried
from Draft
on 07 Aug 2026
at 14:13
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Canned 6/4/26, drunk 7/21/26.
Smells a bit twangy with overripe pineapple and acidic tropical fruits mixing. Some light citrus beneath it and seemingly a good deal of malt (white bread, biscuit). Big clementine finish with no alcohol noted.
Very, very malty verging on too sweet, though with decent bitterness. Big cherry-clementine and overripe pineapple. Rich and hoppy with all-around good flavors. Just need to take the attenuation up a notch, IMHO.
Smells a bit twangy with overripe pineapple and acidic tropical fruits mixing. Some light citrus beneath it and seemingly a good deal of malt (white bread, biscuit). Big clementine finish with no alcohol noted.
Very, very malty verging on too sweet, though with decent bitterness. Big cherry-clementine and overripe pineapple. Rich and hoppy with all-around good flavors. Just need to take the attenuation up a notch, IMHO.
Tried
from Can
from
Art's Specialties - Maynard
on 21 Jul 2026
at 17:09
7.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8
16 oz can. Aroma is soft apricot and coconut like hints. Flavor is very dominant with tropical fruits for reminding me of mango and coconut. Soft, subtle citrus underneath that. Seems like the Dolcita is reminiscent of Sabro hops.
Has a decent juicy characteristic. The over 8% is completely hidden also. Overall, this is very well constructed. Will be interested to sample more of this Dolcita variety.
Has a decent juicy characteristic. The over 8% is completely hidden also. Overall, this is very well constructed. Will be interested to sample more of this Dolcita variety.
Tried
from Can
from
Greg & Jane's Beer and Wine
on 20 Jul 2026
at 00:57
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8
16 oz can from a local package store. Aroma, Mango, Papaya, passionfruit. Flavor is packed with a lot of juicy tropical fruits. Thankfully, it also has a very soft citrus peel bitterness for a little bit of balance.
Although, if the can sits for any length of time I could see this getting overly sweet. Right now product in the glass is pretty good. Very juicy texture and very easy to drink.
Although, if the can sits for any length of time I could see this getting overly sweet. Right now product in the glass is pretty good. Very juicy texture and very easy to drink.
Tried
from Can
on 05 Jul 2026
at 19:29
7.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Poured from a can into a tulip glass
Pours a cloudy light magenta with a finger of tight light pink head. Head lasts a considerable while leaving light whispy lace along the glass.
Aroma is predominantly fresh juicy red raspberry followed by a light wheat bread aroma and a faint ocean like salinity.
Taste is tart jammy raspberry, wheat bread melding with the slight salt notes, bitter unripe berry notes in the finish.
Light in body with a moderate carbonation, the tart and bitterness make this one more of a sipper.
Overall it's a good fruited gose, although the bitterness borders on harsh and unpleasant. Nice enough I'd grab it again if going to the beach or relaxing by the pool. One for a hot day.
Pours a cloudy light magenta with a finger of tight light pink head. Head lasts a considerable while leaving light whispy lace along the glass.
Aroma is predominantly fresh juicy red raspberry followed by a light wheat bread aroma and a faint ocean like salinity.
Taste is tart jammy raspberry, wheat bread melding with the slight salt notes, bitter unripe berry notes in the finish.
Light in body with a moderate carbonation, the tart and bitterness make this one more of a sipper.
Overall it's a good fruited gose, although the bitterness borders on harsh and unpleasant. Nice enough I'd grab it again if going to the beach or relaxing by the pool. One for a hot day.
Tried
from Can
from
Alkies Brews and More
on 15 Jun 2026
at 00:08
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8
Poured from a can dated 5/18/26 into a tulip glass
Pours a hazy pale gold with two fingerd of creamy tight white head that sticks around for a long while. Leaves plenty of sticky lace as it settles.
Aroma is initially tropical, passion fruit to papaya moving into ripe peach. Citrus notes come into play with grapefruit and orange marmalade.
Taste melds the aforementioned notes adding layers of peach rings and candied grapefruit.
Medium bodied with a prickly medium light carbonation. Very smooth and soft, riding a line between being sessionable and a sipper. Leans towards sipper. Plenty of sweetness without being too sweet.
Overall a high quality double New England IPA. As their anniversary beer this one is fitting, Galaxy and Citra play perfectly here and I'd gladly revisit.
Pours a hazy pale gold with two fingerd of creamy tight white head that sticks around for a long while. Leaves plenty of sticky lace as it settles.
Aroma is initially tropical, passion fruit to papaya moving into ripe peach. Citrus notes come into play with grapefruit and orange marmalade.
Taste melds the aforementioned notes adding layers of peach rings and candied grapefruit.
Medium bodied with a prickly medium light carbonation. Very smooth and soft, riding a line between being sessionable and a sipper. Leans towards sipper. Plenty of sweetness without being too sweet.
Overall a high quality double New England IPA. As their anniversary beer this one is fitting, Galaxy and Citra play perfectly here and I'd gladly revisit.
Tried
from Can
from
Alkies Brews and More
on 08 Jun 2026
at 23:03
8.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 9
Texture 9
Overall 8.5
Poured from a can dated 4/30/26 into a becher pint
Pours a clear golden yellow with a dense rocky off white head. Leaves light soapy lace as it settles
Aroma of clean unsalted cracker and a light doughy bread initially hit the senses. Followed by notes of fresh cut grass that move into a more herbal tea character.
Taste tends to follow the aroma with clean crackery and biscuity malts paving the way for the zesty spicy hops that show up moving into a bit more herbal and grassy notes. A fair bitterness balances any sweetness and cleanses the palate
Medium bodied with a medium light carbonation, crisp and sessionable.
Overall this is an exceptional pilsner. I think the Saaz stands out a bit and pushes it towards a Czech pils in taste but either way this is a great pilsner that goes down easy. I'd gladly reach for this any day.
Pours a clear golden yellow with a dense rocky off white head. Leaves light soapy lace as it settles
Aroma of clean unsalted cracker and a light doughy bread initially hit the senses. Followed by notes of fresh cut grass that move into a more herbal tea character.
Taste tends to follow the aroma with clean crackery and biscuity malts paving the way for the zesty spicy hops that show up moving into a bit more herbal and grassy notes. A fair bitterness balances any sweetness and cleanses the palate
Medium bodied with a medium light carbonation, crisp and sessionable.
Overall this is an exceptional pilsner. I think the Saaz stands out a bit and pushes it towards a Czech pils in taste but either way this is a great pilsner that goes down easy. I'd gladly reach for this any day.
Tried
from Can
from
Alkies Brews and More
on 08 Jun 2026
at 21:56
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8
Poured from a can dated 5/18/26 into a becher pint
Appearance is an opaque hazy golden with two fingers of tight white head that settles to a light top covering leaving a thick lace behind
Aroma of sweet candied grapefruit, orange, papaya, underripe pineapple and pine
Taste follows the aromas ripe juicy pink grapefruit dominates, with a soft citrus peel moving in. Pine lingers on the end meshing with a tropical sweetness.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied with a medium carbonation. A very soft creamy mouthfeel and very smooth make this exceptionally drinkable. A light bitterness plays with a dry finish begging you to take another drink
Overall this is a wonderful New England IPA. One I'd gladly come back to. Paradisi and Citra blend beautifully to create a citrus forward NEIPA that begs you to keep drinking.
Appearance is an opaque hazy golden with two fingers of tight white head that settles to a light top covering leaving a thick lace behind
Aroma of sweet candied grapefruit, orange, papaya, underripe pineapple and pine
Taste follows the aromas ripe juicy pink grapefruit dominates, with a soft citrus peel moving in. Pine lingers on the end meshing with a tropical sweetness.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied with a medium carbonation. A very soft creamy mouthfeel and very smooth make this exceptionally drinkable. A light bitterness plays with a dry finish begging you to take another drink
Overall this is a wonderful New England IPA. One I'd gladly come back to. Paradisi and Citra blend beautifully to create a citrus forward NEIPA that begs you to keep drinking.
Tried
from Can
from
Alkies Brews and More
on 07 Jun 2026
at 19:34
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Poured from a can dated 4/24/26 into a tulip glass
Pours a hazy golden rod yellow orange with a finger and a half of white foamy head that settles fairly quickly leaving some soapy lace.
Aroma sweet citrus, clementines, tropical passion fruit, lightly piney with some raspberry notes.
Taste leans into the aroma with citrus dominating the taste. Sweet juicy orange melds with citrus pith and pine. Passion fruit and berry bring up the rear with the pithy bitterness mingling with the sweet notes nicely.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium light carbonation creating a soft texture. Leans more toward being a sipper. Finishes fairly dry with a lingering bittersweetness.
Overall it's a nice example of a well crafted double NEIPA even if it blends in with the crowd. I'd probably try this one again especially if I could get it more fresh
Pours a hazy golden rod yellow orange with a finger and a half of white foamy head that settles fairly quickly leaving some soapy lace.
Aroma sweet citrus, clementines, tropical passion fruit, lightly piney with some raspberry notes.
Taste leans into the aroma with citrus dominating the taste. Sweet juicy orange melds with citrus pith and pine. Passion fruit and berry bring up the rear with the pithy bitterness mingling with the sweet notes nicely.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium light carbonation creating a soft texture. Leans more toward being a sipper. Finishes fairly dry with a lingering bittersweetness.
Overall it's a nice example of a well crafted double NEIPA even if it blends in with the crowd. I'd probably try this one again especially if I could get it more fresh
Tried
from Can
from
Alkies Brews and More
on 07 Jun 2026
at 01:33
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Poured from a can dated 4/23/26 into a becher pint
Pours a cloudy orange, reminiscent of orange juice with a frothy two and quarter finger off white head that just lazily hangs around leaving plenty of sticky lace.
Aroma is citrus forward, predominantly white grapefruit. Opens into a more tropical mango and berry medley. Slight unappealing wet cardboard note trying to push it's way in as well.
Taste tends to follow the aroma with a pithy citrus peel and juicy white grapefruit taking the lead. Pithy citrus bitterness melds with the sweeter tropical and berry notes. No uppealing flavors unlike on the nose.
It's medium bodied with a slightly prickly carbonation while still being "creamy". A fair bitterness balances any sweetness nicely. Finishes long and leans toward the dry side. Smooth and very sessionable.
Overall it's an enjoyable IPA, far from the best Little Willow IPA I've had but one I'd gladly come back to. I'd like to think the off notes in the aroma wouldn't be there if it was a bit more fresh. I've also had plenty of NEIPA that had a beautiful aroma at 6 weeks old.
Pours a cloudy orange, reminiscent of orange juice with a frothy two and quarter finger off white head that just lazily hangs around leaving plenty of sticky lace.
Aroma is citrus forward, predominantly white grapefruit. Opens into a more tropical mango and berry medley. Slight unappealing wet cardboard note trying to push it's way in as well.
Taste tends to follow the aroma with a pithy citrus peel and juicy white grapefruit taking the lead. Pithy citrus bitterness melds with the sweeter tropical and berry notes. No uppealing flavors unlike on the nose.
It's medium bodied with a slightly prickly carbonation while still being "creamy". A fair bitterness balances any sweetness nicely. Finishes long and leans toward the dry side. Smooth and very sessionable.
Overall it's an enjoyable IPA, far from the best Little Willow IPA I've had but one I'd gladly come back to. I'd like to think the off notes in the aroma wouldn't be there if it was a bit more fresh. I've also had plenty of NEIPA that had a beautiful aroma at 6 weeks old.
Tried
from Can
from
Alkies Brews and More
on 06 Jun 2026
at 23:19