Fortunate Sun
Modern Times Beer

 

 

 

The beer pours out a hella hazy orange cream color, with 1 finger of creamy white head-------------- the aromas are of mango, orange cream and some lesser bubblegum--------------- the flavors are of orange pith, orange sherbet and lesser basil, the beer has a full mouthfeel with a light amount of bitterness on the finish-------------- overall this beer was delicious, it's super full and creamy with citrus and some earthyness

 

 

Frosted opaque amberish color with modest head in the glass. Taste is quite murky, a hop broth. Bitterness is moderate but lingers like over-steeped green tea in the aftertaste.

Aroma is inviting, with orange and a whiff of gardenia. After some sipping the orange peel bitterness is "enhanced" by a dose of grapefruit pith. The citrus and mango fruitiness is interesting, but it's a little too acidic for more than short glass..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As expected coming from these two giants in the haze game, Fortunate Sun pours a perfectly opaque and whitewashed yellow to orange. It's big frothy head persists as a just off white cloud before settling into a layer of film and leaving spots all down the sides of the glass.

Slightly unripened tropical fruits like papaya and mango fill the air. Orange juice, pine, and even mild traces of vanilla follow. A slightly earthy note and pineapple finish.

The flavors somewhat muddle together. Still dominated by unripened fruit and earth, the sips finish dirty and bitter. Vanilla extract comes in from time to time, but overall, the word 'pithy' comes to mind.

It's surprisingly not as juicy or creamy as I thought it would be. It's still manages to have some sort of crispness to it while maintaining the expected smoothness for the style, perhaps due to its moderate carbonation. Less fruity and more bitter, and for that bitterness I am thankful.

Between Modern Times and Great Notion, I've had much better from both. Though still a good beer, it seemed to be a bit bland which is extremely surprising considering the powerhouse of sources. Or maybe I'm just another asshole that's getting sick of this style. Either way, cheers.

 

Peach, navel orange, apricot, nectarine, cantaloup, and dank HOPS. I can't pin point it, but I'm getting some slight vanilla or cocoa too. Little bit boozy, but creamy and delicious! I didn't notice it on the label, but this is a collab with Great Notion Brewing. I'm lucky to live in Oregon so I get their beer often.Two of my favorite breweries.