Hazy Sexy Cool
Birdsong Brewing

 

 

 

Canned on 10/24/2024 so 5 weeks old when reviewed. Poured into a Spiegelau IPA glass. It pours a hazy, bright tangerine color with over two fingers of fluffy, bright white head and lots of thick, soapy lacing. The smell includes lime, tangerine, peach, a whiff of red berry, and floral notes. The taste follows: tart grapefruit and lime balanced by peach, pear, and some sweeter tropical fruits. There is minimal bitterness from the El Dorado hops. The mouth feel is conducive to multiple pours: it is fairly crisp and lite with a moderate 6.5% ABV. Overall, while not memorable, this is a well-made and enjoyable American IPA that borders on crushable.

Served on-tap at their Charlotte taproom.

Hazy Arnold Palmer gold with quickly dissipating white foamy had with spots of lacing. Tropical fruit like pineapple, guava, and mango with nice dashes of orange and tangerine in both aroma and flavor. Low bitterness but enough to balance. Soft feel is on target. Prototypical NEIPA - nothing stupendous but solid and would go for it again.

 

 

 

 

Poured from a tallboy can into a Dogfish Head tulip

L: Hazed golden orange pour with 2 fingers of foamy white head. Nice ring of lacing.

S: Fruit and citrus hops.

T/F: Light... tropical fruits and grapefruit. Tangerine rind and stone fruit. Modest bitterness.... smooth and creamy carbonation.

O: An above average NEIPA. A solid effort and super drinkable at 6.5%.

A poor attempt.