KamaCitrus
Worthy Brewing Co.

Rated 6-4-2019. Don't really remember this beer and my rating indicates it is a little above average. I really like Worthy Brewing, but I don't see it around the stores here very often.

Had this in summer 2017 at the brewery with my son. Pours a golden color with 1/2" head, above average retention, good clarity to it. The aroma was amarillo, plus a little bit of equinox (ekuanot?) thrown in. I liked it. They hit those green and grapefruit citrus notes.

Taste was an average hopping rate, they use some proprietary hops but the effect is largely lost when you don't power charge the shit out of them I guess. Moderate crystal malt but without getting into that thick syrupy kind of malt body thankfully. Light caramel feels from that. Moderate bitterness in the 55ibu range.

For all the advertised citrus, it really wasn't prominent, average citrus notes at best. I think they're relying on the actual fruit additions moreso than the hops on this repackaged beer that isn't all that repackaged. Its not a bad beer, but its only slightly above average while the commercial tug job makes you think you're about to be blasted by citrus hops, the mandarina just doesn't come through like they would have you believe.

 

 

 

 

Bottle from Albertsons. A bit underwhelming, in all categories. For a citrus IPA, I'm not getting it. Very astringent bitterness, a touch metallic. Comes off as a very bitter APA. Clear golden body, small unsubstantial head. Hoppy aroma, big, biting hoppy taste, the only citrus that comes to mind is lemons.

i had much higher hopes for this beer, especially with this name! not sure this is any fruit in it at all, instead just a slight sweetness and a lot of juicy hops that sort of hint at citrus, but end up a bit confused. its a weird base beer too, just super light, watery, lacking refinement to some degree. golden brew in a shaker pint without much head, and aroma of orange peel and cut grass, there is an appealing freshness to it, and at first i like it being on the lighter side. the flavor lacks a little bit of depth, the grain is too simple and too light, and there is no back end bitterness to sort of complete the thing, it just fades away slowly, watered down but easy drinking, which doesnt need to be a trade off but definitely is in this one. clean flavor, not oily or bogged down, but also somewhat underdone to me, there should be more happening here. not a bad glass of beer, but well short of expectations for me. i have had very little from these guys, but have not been real impressed by anything yet...

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a tulip glass. Appearance is hazy orange with two finger thick head. Smell is peach and grapefruit pith with maybe a little wheat. Taste is more subdued with some citrus coming through. Mouthfeel is soft and medium bodied with a nice crisp bite on the finish. Overall, this is a very smooth and drinkable ipa that is fairly well balanced. It has nothing crazy in terms of flavor, but I would recommend it if available.

Golden color, mostly clear. Not much of a head or lacing. Aroma is slightly sweet, fermented fruit, and malt. Floral and citrus notes. Flavor is more on the bright, citrus side. Yeast in the aftertaste. Watery mouthfeel. This beer doesn't do much for me, and it's not one I would drink again.

12oz bottle poured into 10oz goblet. Poured a hazy, almost cloudy, pale gold color, with just the thinnest of heads, white, with no retention or lacing.

The aroma was fairly neutral, some grain, some hops, but neither stood out. The flavors were a bit brighter though, and citrus flavors dominated.

The body was typical for the style, right in the medium range. Drinkability was alright, no issues, but the beer was boring enough that I'll be unlikely to seek out another. Overall, a solid, if uninteresting brew. Maybe try it if you see it, but you don't need to seek it out.

 

A pretty good IPA