Head Full of Dynomite v.8 Mosaic, Citra, & Ekuanot
Fremont Brewing Company

 

another gem from these guys, they really have something going with this series, which have become some of the most anticipated beers out there for me, always stoked to find a new one or even one like this that has been around a minute but i have not had before. im not sure why we always think beer like this only has a two week shelf life, this is months old now and is still drinking really nicely. the hop combination of citra and mosaic is everywhere now, basically just the flavor of ipa these days, but fremont does it better than anyone, and they seem fresher, more aromatic, and more through the whole drink, not just in the finish, than most beers do, and because of how known this complex is, it really makes it a great showcase of the equinox hops (i refuse to call them ekuanot). they deliver a unique fruity layer to this, like candied lime peel, honeydew melon, and green grape, maybe even some kiwi to it, cool not on its own but with the citra and the mosaic. fuller bodied like most of these have been, wheaty and bigger feeling, more for the hops to cling to, still tasting extremely fresh, citra leading the way, almost a creamy element to the texture, and just so good overall. this series is epic.

 

 

16oz can

Pours barely one finger of white head into my tulip. Very soapy, and I can hear it fizzing, I thought that was impossible with hazies, you know, oats and wheat and what not. Disappears in less than a minute. Body is what you would expect, looks like oj. Not a good appearance so far.

Nose is very fresh and clean. Very small dankness. Mostly juicy, grapefruit, melon, mango. Smells good, particularly juicy, but not very unique other than that.

Taste is slightly dank, grapefruit, zest, finishing with noticeable melon and a trub esque burn. At first the juiciness is to the point where I thought there was no way juice wasn't added. After a while it balances out pretty well.

Carbonation is lowish, but the beer has a lively feel to it from the zest and probably hops. Somewhat thick on the body. Bitterness is relatively low, but has that signature hazy trub finish. Not a bad mouthfeel.

Drinkability is very high. It's a tasty beer.

Appearance turned out poor. Basically no lacing, with a bad head.

Overall a good beer. Very nice nose, and a good flavor. The difference between one hazy and another is miniscule at most, this is much the same, but does have a noticeable fruity profile.

This (Head Full of Dynomite version 8) is a great hazy fruity New England IPA.

Look: black with a half inch mocca colored head

Aroma: tropical fruits, grapefruit

Flavor: It is very fruity and juicy and somewhat dank, pineapple, mango, grapefruit, very thirst quenching. Perhaps the hops are on the mild side but very good.

Feel: light, thirst quenching

First time trying one of Fremont's Head Full of Dynomite NEIPA series, so I don't know what to expect. Thankfully, this is quite excellent, pouring cloudy with a half-finger of head and fabulous aromas. Peach, papaya, honeydew melon, and strawberry. Very fruity, but not sharp with any sort of citric tone, and not aggressively sweet in its impression. Tropical, and a skillful blend of the Mosaic, Citra, and Ekuanot hops.

On tap. Served in 12 oz tulip glass.
L: pours murky honey yellow in color. A phat off-White cap formed amounting to about 2 fingers. Pleasant head retention and satisfying residual lacing.
S: notes of fresh citrus, honey, black pepper, mango, papaya and pink starburst candy. Zero hop profile.
T: very citrusy, with healthy flavors of mango, pineapple, bubble gum and peach. Finish is sweet with lingering crackery yeast/ fruit flavor.
F: medium in body and weight. Moderate amounts of carbonation. Smooth, creamy feel with nice texture.
O: very much like it. Would like to try more of these I am very glad to have tried. Cheers!

16 oz. Can
PKGD: 01/03/19

Poured into a Tree House glass a pretty nice cloudy pale yellow color, pretty nice carbonation, with a pretty nice thick/creamy one-finger plus off-white head, which also leaves some pretty nice sticky lacing behind. The nose is hoppy, malty, with a pretty nice citrus complex (orange, tangerine, pineapple, mango, peach, melon), pretty nice diesel like. The taste is pretty nice hoppy, malty, with a pretty nice citrus complex (orange, tangerine, mango, pineapple, peach, melon), pretty nice diesel like. Medium body, ABV hidden very nicely, with a nice little dry/bitter finish. Overall, this is a very tasty brew. Surprised me. Orange Julius! Addictive! MilkShake! Nice to see it around here.

 

Poured from a 16 ounce can into a IPA glass.

Look- Straw, hazy, average head retention, above average lacing.
Smell- Citrus, orange peel, dank, earthy.
Taste- Citrus, orange, slightly dank, slightly spicy, great balance.
Feel- Thin to medium body, average carbonation.