Sonic Bloom
South County Brewing Co.

 

 

 

It was a satisfactory pour that emptied the contents of a pint can into a clear glass liter mug. Even at room temperature, very little head was produced, although there appears to be sufficient carbonation. The color of the brew is unfiltered lemonade-yellow. It's opaque, but brings some brightness with the color. The modest head is nearly stark white. It does have that familiarity with fruit to its aroma, with some orange and mango references. Initially, there's a bite that seems citrusy, but as tastes fade during the finish, the soft starchiness of the oats knock that down. The fruity character upfront is not too sweet and the oats don't get too bready, nor sticky. But, there's practically no hop presence, let alone a hoppy bite. The mouthfeel is above average for the style, as there's some body and smoothness. But, it's bland and other than that initial citrus-like bite, there are little taste transitions or layers. Its head didn't last long and there was no glass lacing. Overall, there's nothing offending here, but neither is there anything exciting.

 

Best by 6/20/23

The melon is particularly strong here, but there is some sweet orange juice and what I'm going to call Nectarine. These guys are a great local option.

Light golden and hazy with a thin white head, this brew looks nice. Let’s give er a try. Lighter nose of mango and citrus. More melon flavored on the taste with slight lingering bitterness. Medium mouthfeel maybe just slightly watery. Pretty decent.

Can dated 7/9/20 into pint glass. Pours a murky light amber color with a decent off-white head. Great lacing. Initial impression is citrus rind, mango, caramel, and a hint of dank. Mouthfeel is soft but not overwhelmingly so. Finish is soft and slightly sweet, fading to a distinct bitterness at the back of the tongue. A very capable, if not exceptional, NEIPA.