Auto-Immolation (Ghost 1241)
Adroit Theory Brewing Company

Pours a golden straw color with a finger of head. The nose had potent notes of tropical fruit. The flavor was balanced (although I'm not sure in a good way). I was expecting that I might enjoy some off-the-chain hop presence but, honestly, nothing here is beyond the ordinary.

Poured from a 16oz can into pint glass in March 2023. Adroit Theory Ghost lists this as can #30223 out of 3000. There was a canned date of 09/18/2022 on the bottom of the can. I drank about 4 months after purchase.

Appearance: Medium gold color with 2-finger white head. It is deep with a very hazy complexion. The head is very thick, and it lasts a minute, leaving a small covering. There is a medium amount of lacing on the glass.

Smell: Strong aroma of pineapple and grapefruit, as well as some hops and pine. The aroma was moderately strong as soon as the can was opened. The fruit aromas are more prominent than the other aromas.

Taste: Nice balanced taste between the fruit (grapefruit and pineapple) and hops that is not overpowering. The sweetness and bitter edge are well-balanced. Has a very nice after-taste that lasts a moderate amount of time. Overall a nice balance and very drinkable.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied. Also, moderate average alcohol, which matches the 8.2% listed on the can.

This is an excellent IPA. It has a nice mix of citrus, hops, and other flavors, which makes it enjoyable. The overall balance is excellent. Another great IPA from Adroit Theory. Adroit Theory continues to produce my favorite IPAs, along with Tired Hands and Tree House. I would definitely buy this again.

Can dated 8/9/22 into pint glass. Pours a murky burnt gold with a thin off-white head. Good lacing. Initial impression is juicy orange, peach, and mango. Mouthfeel is medium thick; carbonation is fairly light. Finish fades to a citrus rind bitterness. Overall, another excellent DIPA from Adroit Theory!