Hazy&Juicy&Hoppy&Fresh. - Simcoe&Loral
Hi-Wire Brewing

 

 

 

 

16 oz can packaged 7/31/18, poured into a tulip glass. The color is a hazy gold, with a one and a half finger fluffy white head that dissipates slowly. The aroma is a mix of lemon/orange, cracker malt, and mild grass. The taste seems right in line, definitely orange on the finish. The feel is soft but medium, with a medium low level of carbonation. Overall, I liked this version (though not as much as the original, which was quite a bit more dank), and would definitely recommend it.

Can stamped 07/10/18

Hazy dark gold - not nearly as cloudy as most NEIPAs (which is fine) - short covering of sticky, bubbly foam. The interesting hop combo leads to sappy, overripe aromas...pineapple syrup, citrus, grape candy, pine, and flowers. Flavor is kind of floral and sticky. Nondescript fruit and some earthy pine along with a moderate breadiness. Medium bodied, medium carbonation, medium dryness. This isn't really doing it for me.

A: Pours a hazy pale to medium golden honey in color with moderate to heavy amounts of fine active visible carbonation rising quickly along the edges of the glass and moderate medium golden yellow colored highlights. The beer has a finger tall sudsy foamy bright white head that reduces to a large patch of very thin film covering the entire surface of the beer and a medium thick ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate to significant amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Slightly stronger than moderate aromas of juicy citrus/grapefruit, tropical/mango, floral, and earthy hops over the top of just shy of moderate aromas of bready + cereal grain malts with a light to moderate amount of honey sweetness.

T: Upfront there are just shy of moderate flavors of bready + cereal grain malts with a light to moderate amount of honey sweetness. That is followed by moderate to strong flavors of juicy citrus/grapefruit, tropical/mango, floral, and earthy hops which impart a hint of bitterness which fades away almost instantly leaving lingering juicy fruity + floral hops flavors.

M: Light to medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Slightly crisp initially with a light amount of fluffiness mid-body and a hint of dryness in the finish.

O: Easy to drink with well hidden alcohol and refreshing. Pleasant mouthfeel and very enjoyable - I'm glad I grabbed one of these because they went quickly.