Death of Civilization In Slow Motion [vuvalini Edition] (Ghost 624)
Adroit Theory Brewing Company

 

From the older bottle, it pours a hazy golden yellow with a nice white head that leaves good lacing as you enjoy it. In the nose, it has a good bit of citrus. In the mouth, it is a well balanced grouping of malt and hops. Very enjoyable! Easy to drink!!

A: pane yellow in color, white head, and some significant chunks.

S: tropical, and sticky with pineapple and grapefruit peel.

T: pineapple, guava, and citrus.

M: light in body, creamy, and dry.

O: holy cow that's a good ipa.

 

L: Poured from a growler to a snifter glass. Had a golden yellow color and a super cloudy texture. There was a 3/4 inch, foamy head that lasted an average amount of time. Pretty good lacing.

S: A sweet and juicy aroma of hops, citrus and tropical fruit, malt, pine, and lactose.

T: Tasted of mild amount of malt (barely noticeable), lots of hops (not overdone), light pine resin notes, a little lactose (not too much), and a good shot of citrus / tropical fruit (orange, mango). This is a very focused and almost typical NE IPA flavor. It's juicy and completely likable. Quite delicious.

F: A good amount of carbonation with a creamy and smooth finish. Medium-bodied.

O: Adroit Theory has a the NE IPA formula down pat, and this is a good example of it. Drinkable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

L) Pours a lovely, opaque, straw golden color, almost reminiscent of apricot flesh. It has a thick white head with great retention and outstanding lacing.

S) The smell is loaded with citrus, resin, stone fruit juice, and a strong spiciness. It is very inviting.

T) The flavor profile is so juicy, exactly what I look for in a NE IPA. The intense hopped nature of the beer is counterbalanced with the honey-like sweetness from the malt and lactose, but neither keep the beer from being too heavy. It's insanely drinkable.

F) This brew has a perfect medium-high carbonation and a lovely full mouth-feel.

O) No one in VA makes better NE IPAs. An easy recommendation.

Pours a very thin, cloudy light yellow which actually is not very appealing; like a gose but far from it. Smells is hoppy and piney and tastes the same initially but fades quickly to a nice smooth floral taste. A bit effervescent mouthfeel and not much aftertaste which is good. Not sure what the lactose adds other than maybe the color, but solid beer overall.