8.3 % ABV. Drekker Brewing, Fargo, ND.So, I haven't had any Drekker in a while. And here's one with an attractive grotesque illustration of some Goblin King (or is it Augra from The Dark Crystal) on the label. And it's a double IPA, which is a style I crave from time to time. Let's try it out.
All hazy. Murky yellow. Large white, lace-leaving head.
In the nose: Soft, fruity, high citrus. Big lemon and orange. Pinch of pineapple.
In the mouth: Sweetness hits the palate first, way before the bitter. More soft, more smooth, and again, I'm coming up short on what I like in an IPA. Juicy Tasty. Ending dry. Medium-bodied, with increasing booze. Leaves the palate quickly.
Personally, I feel that a double IPA should have extra hop bitterness, not just extra booze. But, that's just me, I guess.
Quick question: Are hazy IPAs just the default style now? It didn't see "hazy" or "NE" preceding "DIPA" on the label. I feel kind of cheated when I open a DIPA and find that, alas, again, it's another haze bomb, bros. I just want the OG, dudes.
Designed to showcase to the beauty and splendor of Citra, this beer is built on a mountain of oats and spelt for a decadent and smooth mouthfeel. Bursts with notes of lychee, candied lemon, and peach Bellini. It's royally smooth like the juice of the highest order.
Malt: Pale Two Row, Carafoam, Oats, Spelt
Hops: Citra
Yeast: House IPA yeast.
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