I couldn't possibly go into all the nuances of why this beer was named this. As far as I can tell, the name is that of one of Buddha's disciples. At some point, the name was later used for a religious movement based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. For more information on this, I recommend listening to the Oh No Ross & Carrie series on the self-realization fellowship. I don't know how this will translate to a beer, but beer is what I'm all about right now.
First sip has an approach that is very easy-going, but a latent dankness creeps in a little after the relatively dry finish. The flavors that are presented in the sip include ghosts of citrus and tropical fruits and a noticeable pine that wasn't really there in the aroma. Mind you, there wasn't all that much of an aroma in the first place. It's not knocking me off my seat, but it certainly isn't offensive.
Tip-in is orange and nectarine spritz on a quiet bread malt. The middle sparkles with sudden carbonation at the back of the throat while joyous fruits are spritzed all around the mouth. The finish is dry with a pine coming in to join a little bitterness for the trail off.
Bottom Line: The more drinks I take of it, the more I like it.
3.25/5
