Friday, November 9, 2018

12welve Eyes Brewing Cataracts: Denali

12welve Eyes Brewing Cataracts: Denali. Hazy IPA. 5.5 % ABV. 50 IBU. 12welve Eyes Brewing, St. Paul, MN.

Cataracts seems to be the name for the rotating Hazy IPA from Twelvewelve, each one featuring a different hop.

Thoroughly hazed, dull yellow hue, large and lasting pure white head.

In the nose: Vibrant floral hops, with underlying fruit. Delicate, delightful.

In the mouth: Big bitterness blasts the palate from the start. Alongs come the fruit. Tropical tones, as well as citric. Guava meets pineapple, dappled with grapefruit and orange. Light bodied. Easy drinking. Refreshing and likable. And pretty damned tasty.

I like these guys, and this brewery, that was named after 3 owners who all wore glasses so that they were 3 4-eyes, aka Twelve Eyes, although one left before the brewery opened, so they should really be 8eight Eyes....but the numeral 12 should not replace the letter T, no way, no how. It's not like replace an E with a 3, for they are at least nominal similar in shape. I'm gonna keep calling them Twelvewelve, and you can't stop me.

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