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Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company

16oz can into a pint glass. No freshness dating

Slightly hazy auburn body. Small white head leaves a sheet of lacing early on. Aroma of tropical fruit. On tasting, quite hoppy, bit of a fruit bite. The finish is increasingly hoppy with a rising warmth.

Overall, not getting much from the dry hopping, but a respectable dipa from Neshaminy.

Poured into a wide mouth, grip shaped goblet: color is murky/hazy gold, head is brighter white with fine to small bubbles and presents 1/4 inch thick, head dissipates to thin top with lacing on the glass sides.

Smell is subdued but mixed/muddled malt and hops: notes of biscuit and earthy and citric hops.

Taste is more mixed/muddled malt and hops: biscuit and caramel, earth and citrus, maybe herbal notes.

Mouthfeel is moderate carbonation, moderate sweetness, moderate bitterness.

Overall a more classic AIPA - more hop/malt balance than new age HIPAs/WCIPAs and even a English IPA herbal hop note.

Look - I poured the can into a British pint glass. The beer is a cloudy orange with a minimal head and moderate lacing as it is drunk. There are hundreds of suspended tiny particles. If this were someone's urine, I would say that person had an infection. Maybe I should have enjoyed it from the can. This beer would not get very far on its looks.

Smell - light hops; nothing objectionable

Taste - The taste makes up for the looks. It is bitter, but fruity. It has a hint of maltiness in the aftertaste, but you need to search for it. The hop level is appropriate, but it lacks the complexity of a Heady Topper.

Feel - For such a big beer, the body feels very light. Despite the lack of head or visible carbonation, it feels crisp and tickles the tongue in a good way.

Overall - This is an excellent beer. In fact, I would say it is outstanding for its style. It also packs a punch.

new offering but tastes good to me so i will be keeping an eye out for any reappearance.
L: drinking from the can and it's stylish
S: getting that DDH nose - very inviting.
T: delivers on the nose. has that untamed flavor that i associate wth neshamiiny. long on flavor, not so long on balance.
F: smooth
O: another winner from neshaminy - keep them coming!