Tropical Fruit Golden Strong Ale
Hi-Wire Brewing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thoroughly enjoyed from the 12 oz bottle in a snifter. This fruit
forward brew pours a nice medium dark peach tinged amber with a
nice head of white foam that dissipates to a thin ring with very nice sudsy
lacing. Nose is of subtleties; sweet malts, mild tropical fruit notes of mango
and with hints of peach, and subtle grassy hops. Flavors exceed the nose with
aplomb. Peach, Mango, pineapple, and hints of passion fruit hit on the fore of
the taste with mild breaded malts that have mingled with subtle caramel and
light honey that are brought back into balance by grassy and herbal hop notes
with moderately strong booze warmth on the back. Incredibly easy drinker
for the ABV with a medium body, medium mouth feel; and a rich tropical
citrus finish.

Overall a fantastic little brew worth enjoying with a tropical kick that is
warming and inviting yet refreshing.

Cheers

 

 

Bottled on 4/4/18. 12oz bottle poured into a tulip. Pours golden with a mild haze and some sediment/floaties with bubbles racing upwards; creamy eggshell white head that slowly falls leaving great thick retention and sticky lacing. The aromas are malt forward. Mild hints of tropical fruits. Some caramel, bread and fresh grass. The flavors are pretty clean considering it being a big beer. Grains, bread and crackers are there. Tropical fruits are there and shine without dominating. Strong malt backbone. Some expected sweetness, but nothing cloying or syrupy at all. Everything is completely balanced. Alcohol is extremely well hidden. It's dangerously drinkable. Mouthfeel is very nice. It's full-bodied with moderate to active carbonation. It's very fluffy and smooth. Once again, this one truly is dangerously drinkable. It's hard to believe that this a little bit over than 11% abv.

This is a nice brew. The tropical fruits leave their mark without completely dominating. It's shockingly refreshing considering it being a big beer. The craftsmanship is on point. Well done. I like it.

Just could not believe the hidden IBV
L: dark golden color beautiful head (that's what she said)

T: Fantastic taste. No ABV heat recognized. Medium carbonation making it all the more quaffible. White peach comes through most for me. Stone fruits and some citrus. Highlight is light flavors being explored as large flavors.

S: lacking in smell. Smells is light with fruit. Imagine. Peach and tropical Gatorade for smell

F: carbonation is not too strong. Feel is slightly watery. Very easy drinking, be careful with this one.

O: I was not expecting a type of beer I rarely choose to exceed expectations. Flavors were amazing. Drinking felt good. I wish the light fruits came through more on the smell. I believe, the character of this beer shows the passion went into making it.


ps: I was drinking Waldo's special by Lagunitas before this. I believe it influenced my smell to a degree.

 

 

 

 

Like the name implies, lots of tropical fruit. It almost smells like an IPA with lots of melon and papaya aromas along with a bit of ginger. The flavor also brings a lot of tropical fruit like melons, pineapple, and apricots with a slightly bitter Belgian yeast flavor on the finish. It's also well carbonated and easy to drink for its abv.

 

12/30...pours light copper, somewhat clear, with a light layer of white foam. Laces. Heavy tropical fruit nose, bright and fruity. Guava and papaya bitter. Blends expertly. Well carbonated.