Wizard Hand of Evil
Cellarmaker Brewing Co.

Can poured into a Mountain Rambler Brewery pint glass

A: Pours hazy golden yellow with a frothy cream white head that settles to a firm layer that hangs around and leaves some thick lacing.and

S: Resinous pine, a touch herbal, citrus, underlying tropical and stone fruit with some exotic touches, biscuity bready malt, and caramel sweetness.

T: Lively citrus, tangerine, lime, lemon, and grapefruit, resinous pine, light herbal notes, exotic, tropical, and stone fruit, pineapple, green pear, white grape, blueberry, apricot, and gooseberry, biscuity slightly bready malt, and caramel sweetness.

M: A touch on the fuller side of medium body, moderate carbonation, soft on the palate, pretty clean finish.

O: Given the name, the label, and the description I thought I was cracking into a clear IPA, not a hazy, but here we are. The nose plays more into that, but obviously the flavor and body follow the hazy path. It's solid, perfectly drinkable, and it's got some unique qualities to it (especially the green pear notes), but it feels like those hops had more to give, especially the Nelson, that just doesn't quite translate all the way through. Not what I was expecting, but I wouldn't turn down a second pint.

 

 

Had Wizard Hand of Evil poured from pint can, labeled "Drink Within 21 Days of Can Date," bottom stamped "Canned on 03/02/20," gift from brother, into nonic pint.

Tremendous head, with excellent retention and beautiful lace. Oddly, it's a bit hazy. Amazing and complex aromas of tropical fruit, sharp citrus, and dank hop resin. On drinking, the dankness is king, with hop resin and tropical fruit adding interesting notes.

They call this a hazy WCIPA. Looks good, light orange/gold with a big foamy head and tons of lacing. Terrific bright, hoppy aroma compares favorably to other hazy & reg. strength NEIPAs around. Taste and feel is where it seems more West Coast, a bit of bitterness and lighter body than normal hazies. Overall, a unique, pleasant drink.