Brewed by New Belgium Brewing, Fort Collins, CO, and Ashville, NC.
Hey, look, it's another "Brut IPA" from another large, national craft brewery. Let's drink it.
Clear, bright golden hue, fluffy ivory head, looking lovely.
In the nose: Mild citrus attack at the front, nicely hoppy, tropical tones, too. On the dry side. Fits the "brut" profile, so far.
In the mouth: More fresh, fruity hop flavors on the palate. Pineapple meets lemon, but steers away from the juicy and into the dry. Almost brittle. But, tasty. Medium/light-ish bodied, swift, clean finish. I keep coming back to clean and dry. Again, fits right into this new style, though I still haven't clutched it to my bosom, and don't know for sure if anyone else has, really.
Brewers keep making this new style, but it's not clear if anyone wants them to. Personally, I find that Brut IPAs take away much of what I enjoy in an IPA. There's simply none of the thrill of a good IPA.
Bubbly, dry, crisp, and refreshing, Brut IPA is inspired by our favorite sparkling wines. A perfect cheers to the New Year.
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