Simcoe + Vic Secret
Other Half Brewing - Center Street

 

 

 

Pours a shiny, opaque straw with two fingers of dense, white head. Head retention is good. Aroma is orange peel, papaya, and tangerine. Good density to the tropical fruit and citrus notes while still remaining dynamic. Flavor profile is orange, papaya, tangerine, melon, and a hint of biscuit malts. It has a splendid juiciness, as if one was drinking a meshing of oranges, papaya, tangerine, and melon blended on high for a few minutes. Mouth feel is juice-like, meaning a round medium thickness with a watery edge at the start and finish. It develops a little texture in the form of light grain in the middle portion of the flavor. Overall, dynamic, although still focused on a very specific genre. The contrast between the hops is good, and is well done as far as brewing goes. Very flavorful option for a good NE IPA!

Served in a 12oz snifter from a 16oz can.