Hazey's Comet
Puyallup River Brewing

*archived review*

12oz can picked up at Total Wine in Vancouver, WA; first experience w/ Puyallup River
Poured into a Unibroue tulip

p- hazy light orange w/ a foamy 1-2f white head; fairly quick recession; lots of lace at the top of the glass
n- soft; crackery malt; a touch of overly-ripe fruit and cheese-like note, oddly enough
t- pleasant; velvety smooth biscuity malt carries citrus and tropical notes; a touch of soapiness in there as well; profile seems a bit restrained (unsure of the age though, so that could be a factor)
mf- med-full bodied; med-high carb; creamy
o- I dig it; could stand to be a bit bolder, but nice example of the NE IPA style

Review date: 12.08.18
Can date: not captured

Poured from a 12 ounce can into a IPA glass.

Look- Pale gold, hazy, no visible sediment, above average lacing and head retention.

Smell- Citrus, slightly piney.

Taste- Citrus, piney, unbalanced finish.

Feel- Medium body, average carbonation.

 

 

Served in shaker pint. Poured a very cloudy (not the full-on murk generally referred to as "hazy") orange color with 1/4 inch of white head that had moderate retention and lacing.

The aroma had some floral hops, very low malt, but was basically neutral, no really noticeable points. Same on the tongue, with a bit of orange flavor.

The body was fairly typical for the style, thinner than medium, and had a semi-dry finish. Drinkability was fine, no issues, but also no memories. Overall, a pleasant enough brew, nothing special, but maybe worth looking at if you see it, and like the style.

A delicious hazy IPA with not only citrus as people have said but pineapple is a huge note in the smell. No bitterness, extremely drinkable. We tried 3 different IPAs tonight and this was the standout favorite although I should mention the other two were not hazys.

Not a thick mouthfeel, but delicious overall.

 

Tasted in a Spiegelau IPA glass from a 22 fl oz bottle on August 6, 2018. Brewed with Citra, Idaho 7 and Comet hops. Lacks the thick haze and full feel of a true NEIPA.

Sweet on the nose and on the pallet with a strong citrusy hop punch. Doesn't leave your mouth with a filmy feeling like some IPA's. Very tasty.

 

 

Somewhat cloudy but attractive yellow beer with lots of froth in the Wander snifter. This one is brewed with Citra, Idaho 7, and Comet hops. Pleasant cirtus aroma with a whiff of funk and a lot of hops in the nose. Sudsy mouthfeel with a malty body. Flavors of dry lime with some with a hint of candied grapefruit peel.

Moderate bitterness with a lingering fruitiness in the aftertaste. Very tangy but invitingly drinkable. This is my favorite of the Puyallup brews by far, so I would hope this IPA or some version of it returns to the lineup. From the 22 oz bottle purchased at the Community Coop in Mount Vernon.