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Bolero Snort Brewery

 

 

 

 

No canning date that I can see but probably from the early July canning that MacMalt sampled... Features Motueka and Lemondrop hops and sea salt... Murky orange juice-like in appearance, with a finger-plus of white foam... Fruity and citrusy on the nose, with floral airs... Impressions on the sip are of orange juice with the zest of a lemon - bright and a little tart, zesty and juicy - moderately sweet, mildly bitter; the finish has a teensy bite of salt, which I really liked, too... Smooth and soft but with some tang and zing - reminiscent of an orange creamsicle with a hint of lemon and a few grains of salt... Very enjoyable...

 

Not very tasty, boring.

 

 

 

 

One week old when reviewed. Poured from 16. oz. can into Bolero Snort all purpose glass. It pours a cloudy, golden-orange color with a large, long-lasting, foamy bright white head and a coating of soapy lacing. It's effervescent and many small bubbles are visible in the glass. Its smells include pineapple, lemon, lime, vanilla, bubblegum, and fragrant hops. It's less fruity and more bitter than I anticipated. The first taste is sweetness from the oats followed by subtle melon, lemon, lime and pineapple notes, and a tasty blend of Motueka and LemonDrop hops. They are bitter but not not biting. There is also a distinct taste of sea salt at the finish. As the glass warms, the unique taste of the Motueka hops is more noticeable. It's very smooth and creamy and easy to drink despite its 7.2% ABV. Overall, it's a pleasant summer time IPA. It's not Bolero Snort's best work but certainly not its worst either.

Appearance: milky golden yellow in color with a 1/2" head.

Smell: mild tropical fruit tones.

Taste: caramel, grass, mango, pineapple, lemon zest, and a floral bitterness.

Mouthfeel; medium bodied beer. Crisp at the start, less crisp and a touch dry at the finish.

Overall: a well balanced IPA that is easy to drink.