Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Modist Imperial Teal Label Imperial West Coast IPA

 Modist Imperial Teal Label Imperial West Coast IPA.

8.5% ABV, Modist Brewing, Minneapolis, MN. 


This sounds like all the things I like, doesn’t it? So, let’s drink some!

Partially clear, mostly hazy (points off), golden hue, slim white head. 

In the nose: citrus and pine, grapefruit and orange. Dank and hoppy. Great promise. 

In the mouth: bursts of citrusy flavors on the palate, some bitterness spreads around. Slight sweetness dallies with the dank. Alcohol creeps in. Just a little on the dry side, could be more. Booze gets more and more prominent. It’s more on the crisp and clean side, but I wish it were more so. Give it to me, don’t hold back, now. Medium bodied, and delightful to drink. 

I just want more dry, more bitter. This comes close enough. 

Imperial West Coast IPA brewed with Maris Otter Pale Ale malt, then hopped & dry hopped with our hand-selected Columbus Cryo, Simcoe, Strata & Citra

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