All Shall Perish (Ghost 1021)
Adroit Theory Brewing Company

16oz can from brewery. Ghost 1021. Hazy orange/golden with a small, creamy head. Hoppy, funky aroma, stone fruit. Taste is malty, stone fruit, hops. Creamy, full. Juicy. Not as hoppy as some of their others, but still great.

It's the same label as in the photograph, the same name, same number and the same ABV. But this pint can is specific that it was brewed by Adroit Theory Brewering Company, Washington D.C. That's not in Virginia. Regardless, it's off to a great start, as at room temperature the contents of the pint can fit comfortably into a clear Imperial pint glass. Thankfully, no big starchy white head here. In fact, there's not much head at all. The color is a slightly cloudy bright amber. It's not particularly aromatic, just that vague IPA combination of hops, malt, yeast and alcohol, with nothing outstanding. The taste has a malty sweetness that's just about the norm for a standard IIPA. The hops are just bitter enough to stand up to the malt, but nothing more. They bite in a piney way, but they're not resinous, nor overwhelming. They're gone from the finish before the malty sweetness and noticeable taste of alcohol. There's no glass lacing and after the initial pour, no head on this. This may not be great, but it's much better than the too familiar over starched messes that have become so popular. The label also indicates that there is some lactose contained. That may explain its cloudiness, but it really doesn't effect the taste or mouthfeel much. This may not be perfect, but it doesn't drink like a milkshake beer.

 

Can dated 6/21/21 into pint glass. Pours a very hazy deep gold, with a persistent off-white head. Initial impression is juicy and fairly sweet orange, mango, pineapple, and melon. Mouthfeel is soft and smooth. Finish gradually fades to a slight funky bitterness. Overall, another thoroughly enjoyable DIPA from Adroit Theory.