RecreationAle
Terrapin Beer Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terrapin Recreational, simply put, is a great low calorie IPA. It’s surprisingly light yellow and pilsner colored, paired with a glossy gentle head that dissipates quickly. The smell I’m not a huge fan of, giving notes of grass and a hint of citrus, covered in a strong presence of pungency, stronger than other terrapins i’ve had. The light mouthfeel resembles other golden beers i’ve had, but is quickly interrupted by its lightly applied bitter finish. This beer goes down way too smooth compared to its brothers, giving a satisfying experience every time, and I appreciate that. I’m very happy with this beer, as it does the job well. I have zero issues with this one, other than the extra pungency.

Clear pilsner gold with a short-lived head that recedes into islands of foam. Leaves a little lace behind. Piney-citrus notes just as the can is popped, but aroma is elusive in the glass. Hop bite up front followed by crackers and a slightly astringent finish. Really very nice for a low-cal ale. Mouth feel almost on par with an international-style pilsner such as Peroni or Carlsberg. Calling it an IPA, though, is silly -- it's a light pale ale, and a pretty decent one at that.

 

Full of flavor and only 99 calories.

A light gold color with a nice thin white head. The nose is piney and grape fruit. The taste is of grapefruit and hops.
I enjoyed this brew.

Sam’s Club 8/2024

A light gold color with a nice thin white head. The nose is piney and grape fruit. The taste is of grapefruit. This would make for a good warm weather refresher.

 

 

 

 

Pours out of the can a crystal clear dark gold with about an inch of head with a little lacing. Smells faintly like pine and a little earthy. Tastes obviously light, but with pine and citrus notes with floral as well. A thin beer and a nice crack at a lo cal IPA.

 

 

For a low cal IPA this is nice.