Junkyard Pulpasaurus New England Style India Pale Ale

 

Junkyard Pulpasaurus New England Style India Pale Ale.

7.5 % ABV, 67 IBU. Junkyard Brewing, Moorhead, MN. 

Hazy, hazy, hazy. I'm drinking another hazy, 'cause I have to try new IPAs, and they're just gonna be hazys. It's the way things go.

A short while ago, I told of a customer who wanted recommendations for hazeys, even though he didn't like them, because that's all anyone makes anymore. The same lament that often comes out of these pages. Did I have more of that rye IPA I found for him last time, or a red IPA, maybe, any kind of IPA, but hazy. He just couldn't get into them. I offered up old stand-by West Coast varieties, good ol' hoppy, bitter and dry stuff, but he needed something maltier. 

I don't know what to say, buddy. It's all about the haze craze now.

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em, am I right? 

So, let's drink a beer. 

All hazed up. Bright golden hue. Large and lasting ivory head. Looking good. 

In the nose: Big citrus. Lemon/lime, orange, grapefruit, along with the yeasty fuzz in attendance. 

In the mouth: Bright, fresh, and fruity. Citrus zest dominates the palate. Big ol' glass of orange juice, with a slice of grapefruit. Light bitterness. Medium bodied. Overflowing juiciness. Pretty, pretty, pretty damned good. Loving this. 

The Pulpasaurus uses his claws to crush cans of this juicy IPA! Together, Citra and El Dorado hops bring aromas of apricot and citrusy zest. These aromas are paired with flavors of tropical fruit, juicy orange, and a touch of herbal notes - creating a well-balanced, roaringly delicious drink.