Krystal Juice
Crux Fermentation Project
- From:
- Crux Fermentation Project
- Oregon, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 6.2%
- Score:
- 86
- Avg:
- 3.78 | pDev: 6.61%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 5
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jan 30, 2025
- Added:
- Jun 26, 2018
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
Limited Release
In the pursuit of the next great IPA, sometimes, it doesn't hurt to see where you're headed. Introducing this new-era IPA that sparkles with big, juicy hop flavor and aroma without any hazy impurities. Whole flower Galaxy, Mosaic, and Citra hops shine brightly with notes of grapefruit and orange zest while aromas of melon and mango complete this slightly sweet, fully tropical experience. One taste and you'll see that, clearly, this IPA has nothing to hide.
50 IBUs
In the pursuit of the next great IPA, sometimes, it doesn't hurt to see where you're headed. Introducing this new-era IPA that sparkles with big, juicy hop flavor and aroma without any hazy impurities. Whole flower Galaxy, Mosaic, and Citra hops shine brightly with notes of grapefruit and orange zest while aromas of melon and mango complete this slightly sweet, fully tropical experience. One taste and you'll see that, clearly, this IPA has nothing to hide.
50 IBUs
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Reviewed by CoasterRider from Washington
4.37/5 rDev +15.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.37/5 rDev +15.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
This beer pours a darker orange color with an off-white head and a sweet malt and citrus nose. Really like the sweet citrus taste which is really balanced. This is one great beer in my opinion. Rated 12-1-2022
Jan 30, 2025
Reviewed by UWDAWG from Washington
3.54/5 rDev -6.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.54/5 rDev -6.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 16 ounce can dated 6/13/22 into a tulip glass.
Look- Pale gold, white sudsy head, slightly hazy, above average head retention and lacing, no visible particulate.
Smell- Mandarin, pithy, pineapple, grapefruit.
Taste- Mandarin, pithy, grapefruit, mild astringency, very weak flavor.
Feel- Medium body, low bitterness, below average carbonation, mildly creamy, mild astringency.
Overall- Great look, but the flavor was super weak with mild astringency.
Aug 25, 2022Look- Pale gold, white sudsy head, slightly hazy, above average head retention and lacing, no visible particulate.
Smell- Mandarin, pithy, pineapple, grapefruit.
Taste- Mandarin, pithy, grapefruit, mild astringency, very weak flavor.
Feel- Medium body, low bitterness, below average carbonation, mildly creamy, mild astringency.
Overall- Great look, but the flavor was super weak with mild astringency.
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.52/5 rDev -6.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.52/5 rDev -6.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
16oz can from the Grapevine. Deep, clear golden, thick foamy head melts away slowly. Malty aroma with light fruity accents. Taste is toasty malts, sweet, weak orangy notes. Doesn't linger long, but a tasty, easy drinking IPA.
Jul 11, 2022
Reviewed by hreb from Washington
3.62/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.62/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pint can of Crux Fermentation Project's Krystal Juice IPA. Canned on 3/29/21. Served in a classic pint glass it's surprisingly crystal clear and yellow gold in color, with a thick foamy white head. Aroma is not too potent but clearly has a tropical mango and apricot fruit profile. Or is that nectarine? Flavor has just a hint of traditional IPA bitterness and is mostly just fruit juicy goodness. Between the low bitterness, neutral sweetness, understated flavors, and remarkably subtle carbonation this beer drinks like a mild. At 6.2%, that may be dangerous.
Good, but a bit less exciting than I'd hoped.
Apr 19, 2021Good, but a bit less exciting than I'd hoped.
Reviewed by dunkel_weizen from Oregon
3.75/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
1 month old can into a pint glass. Pale yellow color like a lager or pils, nice crown retention but not much soap. The nose is a bouquet of fruity orchid flowers, orange, lemon, fermented apricot, etc, but not much malt. In contrast, the flavor develops from sour orange and apricot up front into spicy hop florals finishing on a touch of pale rich malt that lingers for a while, bouncing between those fermented fruits and soda bread esque malts. The mouthfeel is very crisp and refreshing, no slickness and a quick evaporation.
This is a great fruity pale that is true to it's name, sweet but not cloying and fruity but not quite funky. Crystal clear indeed.
Feb 22, 2021This is a great fruity pale that is true to it's name, sweet but not cloying and fruity but not quite funky. Crystal clear indeed.
Rated by SushiSakeBeer from Oregon
3.99/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.99/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Peaceful
Aug 15, 2020
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