Away For The Day
The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse / Production Works

 

Collaboration with JAFB Wooster. Canned on 3/26/20. 12oz can poured into a tulip. Pours a hazy and glowing orangish gold; creamy off-white head that falls slowly leaving great retention and sticky frothy lacing. The aromas are on the mild and subtle side, but open up slightly as it warms a bit. Lots of fresh bread and crackers. Mild hints of tropical fruit. Malts are there. The flavors are very refreshing and bolder than the nose. Some peach and apricot coming through. Hints of orange in the finish. Some fresh grass in the mix. More hints of bread and crackers. Moderate to low bitterness. It's really not that sweet at all. Malts do their thing. Alcohol goes unnoticed. Mouthfeel is medium-bodied with moderate to active carbonation. It's fluffy, sharp, smooth and easy to drink.

This is a solid "New England IPA". It might not be anything super crazy for the style, but it's extremely clean, crisp and refreshing. The craftsmanship is on point. It's enjoyable and fun to drink. Not bad at all.