So, my first time with this newish Minnesota brewery. I took a gamble on a 6-pack with no notion of the quality inside. There’s gobbledygook ringing the bottom of the can, and I’ll read it before drinking because it’s rather simple and basic. “Piney citrus hop punch with a complex balanced malty flavor.” All caps, no punctuation.
Logo looking a lot like a cross between Victory’s HopDevil and Surly Man with Empty Glass. Mixed with some sporting team's logos that I can't think of right now. Just throwing that out there.
Clear, reddish-brown coloring, large, creamy, off-white head, leaving lace and lasting long.
In the nose: yep, piney, and yep, citrus-y. Sweet caramel malt notes swiftly follow.
In the mouth, it lives up to the can’s description and the promise of the aroma. Full malty flavor, big bitterness that lasts long on the palate. Continuing duet between bitter and sweet. Tasty stuff. Reminds me quite a bit of …you guessed it. What, you didn’t guess it? Well, go ahead and guess….hint: it rhymes with Murious.
In the end, it’s a good beer and I can drink it. Glad I bought the 6-pack. Now go out and drink some.
Also, here's more gobbledygook from the website: This devilishly good IPA is not for the faint of heart. One sip and you will be hit by its signature piney citrus punch with a complex, yet balanced, malty flavor. Our IPA will give you the hoppy kick that you expect, while still providing you with the balanced finish that you crave and deserve.
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