First sip isn't bad, but there's not a whole lot of substance to this beer. Instead, I get the notes of citrus going on their date with the malt, but it seems like it's a first date, and no one wants to offend anyone else. As a result, the overall effect is kind of watery. Maybe this would work as an all day IPA, but at 8% alcohol by volume, it seems unlikely you'd be able to last all day.
Tip-in is fairly significant carbonation burn coupled with a fairly thick citrus rind. The middle gets the carbonation burn moving across the whole mouth, culminating in a stabbing at the back of the throat while the bread malt asserts itself with a sweetness to counteract any bitterness that might've come along from the lemons, oranges, and tangerines. The finish is a mild tartness on top of a very thin layer of bread malt, but the sensation of the carbonation burn has gone away, so you're happy enough to find that end.
Bottom Line: It's an okay beer, but it doesn't know what to do with its own carbonation, and its flavor profile is forgettable.
2.0/5