Monday, November 27, 2017

Coronado Guava Islander Tropical IPA

Coronado Guava Islander Tropical IPA. 7% ABV, 65 IBU. Coronado Brewing Company, Coronado, CA.

Clear, bright golden hue, with a large and lasting layer of ivory foam atop.

In the nose:  Assertive hoppiness, tropical tones, guava notes, highly pleasing.'

In the mouth: Hop bitterness pounces on the palate at first sip. Juicy tropical fruit flavors flood the senses and wash away some of that bitter punch, but it comes back with each return of the glass to the lips. For a "fruity" IPA, the fruit doesn't get in the way, which is a good thing for this IPA lover. Medium bodied, easy drinking, but a long, bitter finish, just the way I like it.




Further blasts of tropical fruit juice interject through the drinking, and the hoppiness continues to keep up. Good tropical IPA and you can drink it.


Can
Tropical fruit meets tropical vibes in this “guavacated” version of our Islander IPA. Brewed with the classic West Coast combo of Centennial, Chinook and Columbus hops, this beer gets the tropical treatment with a hefty dose of fresh guava puree. The result is a surprisingly smooth, unfiltered IPA bursting with tropical goodness that’s sure to put you in that island state of mind. 

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