It is with significant trepidation that I enter this particular review. I really shouldn't have to, as I like
IPAs, so I should be really expecting a good beer. The problem is that the
blonde that I had from the same brewer was all
skunked. This has a similar package date, so this may befall the same horrible fate. I'm still not happy that this wasn't actually made in
Hawaii, but I guess that would reduce the chances that it would be skunked. Not that it seems to have helped with the blonde.
The beer pours a lager-like clear gold. The head is a lot more dense than a regular lager, but the beer's presentation overall is fairly good impression of a higher end lager. The aroma has a lot more pine and floral hops mixed with a little bit of tangerine. It actually smells very good, and I get no scent of skunk. This may work out very well.
First tip has a hint of skunk in it. Fortunately, it's only a hint at first, but it appears that the trail off contains some, too. I'm debating whether or not I should even try a full swig with this beer. The last one literally left me with a bad taste in my mouth, and I don't need that to happen again.
Tip in is skunk with tangerine and slight carbonation sizzle. The middle tones down the skunk a bit, but it's still there, and I'm just going to give up on this review.
Bottom Line: My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined.
0.25/5
