Milkshark - Tropical
Bellwoods Brewery

 

Body is dull gold and opaque, like mango flesh, looking like freshly squeezed juice. Capped by a fizzy white head that forms well but peters out in a minute.
Aroma is loads of tropical fruit, obviously - passionfruit, mango, pineapple, and a hint of strawberry. Citrus hops as well. Big and juicy and fresh.
Flavour is reminiscent of those fruit cocktail cans. An exotic medley, predominantly passion fruit, with pineapple and grapefruit coming to mind as it's not too sweet. Well balanced by acidity, mild tartness, and bitter hops that come through in the finish that's long and dry. Although that hop flavour is a little pithy. Medium body and carbonation. Feel is full and velvety - mango flesh coming to mind again. Easy-drinking

A great summer sipper - try and find a palm tree and you'll feel like you're on vacation.

 

What can I say. I wished this worked but it doesn't. Two days old, the blend of puree gives no taste direction, the lactose gives a rotten egg character that overwhelms the hops. I think stick to less variety puree. Chemical aftertaste on the lips.A miss.