Deschutes Squeezy Rider West Coast IPA India Pale Ale.
7 % ABV, 47 IBU, Deschutes Brewing, Bend, OR.
Once again. I'm having the last can from the 6-pack, several weeks after I finished the fifth one. I drank the first five with such wild abandon, way back in early March, I'm sure it was a terrific beer. Now, to find out for sure. Let's take some notes!
Clear, bright golden tones, slim white head.
In the nose: Big citrus: orange, lemon/lime, grapefruit. Piney on the side. Nice.
In the mouth: Burst of bitterness on the palate at first sip, turning juicy, ending dry. Citrus explosion. Medium bodied, long, bitter finish. On all levels, pleasant and appropriately drinkable. Quite delicious.
But it's not really a West Coast IPA, it fails where the bitterness should be higher, mouthfeel drier, not so sweet and tropical. This is kind of a mutant hybrid version. I still like it, but it doesn't merit the nomenclature.
Big tropical fruit punch aroma, light dank, and melon paired with clean, light malt character. Hop and yeast-driven fruity sweetness balanced with a bitterness that is laid back, leaving you care-less about IBU's.
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