I was initially attracted to this beer simply because of the strange, almost Art Deco can design. What I didn't think about was the fact that this style of can reminds me a lot of Omnipollo's can designs. They have bizarre labels with strange and interesting designs on the can, but they consistently produce inferior beers. It's possible they are using their ability to generate interest with the can to overcome the subpar beverages they produce. As this is my first from Aslin, I have no way of knowing if this is also the case for these guys.
The quite hazy orange beverage produces more head than is warranted. That head leaves less lacing than I expected, but at least it's leaving some. The aroma is light and fruity with oranges and tangerines on top of grapefruit. I'm not sure if this is supposed to be a hazy IPA or a juicy IPA, and it is possible they made the right decision by just calling it an IPA. If only there were some way to find out. If only... I could drink.First sip really explains why they didn't call this a juicy beer. While I definitely taste fruit, the sensation is not quenching. Instead, the bitterness is vague and more distracting than anything while the overall beverage seems more dry than it really needs to be. I guess what I'm trying to say is that my initial impression of this beer is that it doesn't seem as bad as the Omnipollo beers tend to be, but it is not particularly good. Maybe a sip isn't the right format for this beer.
Tip-in is moderate carbonation sizzle above grapefruit and tangerine husks. The middle turns to grains with fruit husks and pits giving flavor without soul and a sweetness rising. The finish brings bitterness down to get rid of the sweetness as dryness envelops the mouth and a sensation of peels and seeds is left in its wake for the trail off.
Bottom Line: You can't judge a book by its cover, but I should have been able to predict this from the can.
1.75/5