Half Acre Vallejo India Pale Ale.
6.7 % ABV, Half Acre Brewing, Chicago, IL.
For a minute, I wondered why the label appears to be a paint by numbers of a seashore scene, possibly California. And then I got it.
Clear, bright golden hue, small ivory head above.
In the nose: floral, citrus, lemon zest, orange rind, grapefruit, together in harmony.
In the mouth: liquid sunshine explodes on the palate. Hop bitterness blasts over the tongue and down the throat. Powerful and expressive, yet balanced and palatable. Medium bodied, easily consumed, highly Hopped. Refreshing and exceptionally likable. I would never say no to another.
An India Pale Ale we brewed with coastal spirit. This hop crasher sharply dives into the very deep waters of bitter beers.
Does this make it a West Coast style IPA? Very close, if not exactly.
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