Pontifex Diabolus
Adroit Theory Brewing Company

Poured from a 16oz can into pint glass in February 2024. The Adroit Theory Ghost # is 1238. There was a canned date of 09/11/2023 on the bottom of the can. I drank this about 2 months after purchase.

Appearance: Light 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: Mild aroma of pineapple and grapefruit, as well as some hops and pine. The aroma was noticeable 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. Also, some orange flavors. 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: Medium bodied. Also, moderate average alcohol, which matches the 6.5% listed on the can.

This is a good IPA. It has a nice mix of citrus, hops, and other flavors, which makes it enjoyable. The overall balance is excellent. I would definitely buy this again.

 

 

 

Good IPA. Poured from a 16 oz. can into a pint glass, this beer features a light straw yellow hazy color and a medium sized foamy white head. Head retention is excellent and there are thick bands of foamy lacing on the glass. Aroma and taste include some citrus (lime) and some mild tropical fruit flavor. This beer is quite malty for an IPA with some balancing hops bitterness. Mouthfeel is rich and somewhat crisp. There is a good bit of dry biscuity malt that keeps this from being a juicy, fruity NEIPA. A little bit different for a NEIPA but quite tasty. The can has "ghost" on it in small lettering but no number after it like so many Adroit Theory beers.