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The thing that caught my eye on this can was the fact that they have taken certain iconic images such as the Liberty Bell, the snake that Ben Franklin either drew or had drawn, and the stylized "love," but they have replaced the "o" with a hop. I'm not sure what quote the Brewers' is supposed to really mean other than ape the idea of the Constitution, but I guess they are just looking for a lot of good, reliable, modified imagery for use on their cans. The name of the beer seems to reference Philadelphia, and this beer is made in Downingtown Pennsylvania, which is just outside of Philadelphia.
It says hazy on the can, and it is hazy, but it could be hazier. The relatively white bubbles stay as a quarter inch of tiny bubbles forming a interesting foam top to the beer with the usual ring around the sides of the glass. The aroma is citrus and tropical fruits, and it is delicious smelling. This really makes me want to just dive into it and drink my way out. I've often commented about a particular lager looking like it should be in a beer ad. I think that this beer might be exactly what you want to have in a craft beer ad.
First sip is excellent. There are so many hops mixed in here with their tropical and citrus flavors that I was anticipating quite a bitter backlash. Even if I didn't get bitterness, I would have anticipated a dry finish, but this beer manages to stay very balanced the whole way around. Yes, there is bitterness, but it is enhancing the rest of the flavor of the beer rather than distracting from it. I'm reminded of why I have appreciated Victory beers so much in the past.
Tip in is sweet citrus with a cracker malt and a hint of pine added for good measure. The middle tosses carbonation to the back of the throat while citrus and tropical fruits merge into a slurry with that hint of pine still coming out. The finish is an introduction to bitterness as the fruits turn around and head into the trail off with a bit of fruit zest.
Bottom Line: This came in a variety pack, and I'm sorry that I didn't just get a 12 pack.
4.5/5
