Lunar Throne
3 Floyds Brewing Co.

A: cloudy; deep gold in color; 1 finger finely pored white head that receded to a wispy cap with a moderate tight collar; nice lacing;

S: pineapple and orange;

T: pineapple with orange behind it from start to finish; mild bitterness at the end;

M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish; no hop burn;

O: the flavor are similar to many other NEIPAs, but they're brighter;

 

Pours a hazy orangish gold with a nice sized head and good lacing on the surface. Smell is citrusy and a little tropical fruit. Taste is similar to the nose. Citrus and tropical fruit. Juicy. The usual NEIPA profile. A little hoppy bitterness in the finish. NEIPA's kinda all taste the same and I like them. But I'd say this is a little better than most- less cloying than some. Quite drinkable. Nicely carbonated and a good mouthfeel. Very good overall. Also I quite dig the art and style here (and with all the 3 Floyds stuff).

12 ounce can into a tulip glass. Canned 12/6/23, had 4/7/24.

Pours a hazy orange yellow color, with a one and a half inch creamy foam head and a decent amount of foamy lacing. Aromas of grapefruit, papaya, some mango and orange, some wheat. Flavors of grapefruit, papaya, malt, some wheat, some orange, a hint of floral hop bitterness. Smooth, a good lighter body, well carbonated.

Lots of tropical citrus. It’s pleasant enough. Has a surprising lack of bitterness for 3F.

 

canned 12/9/23

Poured into a narrow imperial pint glass: color is straw gold, head is bright white and presents one finger thick, head dissipates to thin solid top.

Smell is pineapple, onion, citrus pith, light biscuit and malt.

Taste is similar: pineapple, pith, onion, light malt.

Mouthfeel is low carbonation, moderate sweetness, low/moderate bitterness.

Overall a solid NEIPA - more herbal/onion/pineapple leaning flavor, light mouthfeel.

Can purchased and drank at Fattey Beer Company in Rochester, NY.

This one pours a slightly hazy orange color, with a small head and lots of lacing.

This smells fairly mango-ey, with a pleasantly piney aroma, with some earthiness, pineapple, and grapefruit.

Three Floyds excels more at West Coast (Indiana-style?) IPAs, but this is a fairly solid bridge between that and purely hazy New England style IPAs. It’s fairly tropical, with a pleasantly earthy and piney bitterness, and a juicy mango, grapefruit, and pineapple sort of vibe going on.

This is medium bodied, pleasantly smooth and creamy, with a nice drinkability.

I very much dig the easier access to the basic Three Floyds beer locally these days.

 

 

Pours a hazy pale yellow with a tall creamy white head that leaves trails of lace down the glass.

Smells of floral hops, tropical fruit, and a touch of earthy must.

Floral and fruity hops with musty earth yeast and whole grain bread malt.

 

 

 

 

Pours cloudy orange with a thick but short-lived white head. Spotty lacing. Aroma is full of a mix of citrus and tropical fruits. Flavor follows the nose, a nice mix of slightly sweet and slightly bitter. Feel is medium bodied and well carbonated. Overall, another NEIPA that just fits right into that category without any special attributes.