First sip is citrus heavy, and it has a solid "thunk" of a malt and yeast back-end. I admit to being slightly put off by the finish at first, but the trail-off was less bitter and more citrus sweet, so as I think about it and continue to taste the after effects, I just want to drink more, and drinking more is my thing.
Tip-in is tart grapefruit and mango with very mild carbonation sizzle. The middle opens into a crisp-yet-smooth bread with citrus just piled on top and a bit of resin underneath. It is highly drinkable! The finish is a bite of tartness followed by a wave of citrus and soft, wet, dough. Sweetness is left on the lips, and a longing for more is left in the soul.
Bottom Line: Possibly the best Bearded Iris IPA yet.
4.0/5