Head Full of Dynamite #57: Krush and Mosaic
Fremont Brewing Company

 

When I saw the name of this beer, I immediately thought of Heddy Topper's can art. This Fremont IPA doesn't reach Heddy's level of cranial explosiveness, but it's still solid. Hazy gold with a moderate white foam head, this ale unleashes melon, grass and lemon flavors. Consistent from first sip to last--a lively, bright and thirst-quenching wheat, oats and hop blend.

 

 

Fairly nice NE style IPA from a brewery that's new to me. Canned date 6/25/19. Looks nice, yellow slightly hazy color with some small sheets of lingering lacing that lasted. Smells of some nice grapefruit, lemon, orange, pineapple, mango and papaya fruity hops along with some weaker malt, caramel, vanilla, bread and a good hit of floral hop aromas at the end. Taste follows the nose, good balance and depth. Smooth, slightly sticky, mild mouthfeel and good carbonation. Could have been a little more juicy or hazy, but all in all this was quite enjoyable. Didn't feel the slightly higher ABV.

Copper hazy with loads of carbonation and a half finger of white head.

Smells of peaches.

Tastes of peaches, and a stanky dank background that is minor compared to the fruitiness.

Light body with moderate carbonation.

I got this in a growler in south eastern Washington state by the Columbia River, and am drinking it in Libby, Montana, Aug 18th, 2019.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had this beer on-tap in a can-glass at the brewery.

Appearance: medium golden hue with a moderate haze and a thin layer of frothy ivory foam. Could use more head, but overall not bad.

Smell: fruity, herbal and moderately sweet. The fruitiness is somewhere between citrus and melon; interesting.

Taste: quite bitter, with a deceptively smooth fruity undertone. Melony, earthy and sweet. The bitterness is stronger up front and then fades toward the end; kind of a backwards IPA. Interesting.

Mouthfeel: medium body with a good carbonation and creaminess for the style. It works for me.

Overall: this beer is very drinkable, especially for the ABV. It may not be my favorite IPA profile ever, but dammit if it isn't smooth.