The Nuclear Whim With The Fuse Of A Mile
Bissell Brothers Brewing Co.

First from Bissell Brothers (thanks @WunderLlama!) and enjoyed it quite a bit. Just not as much as some of the other NEIPAs I have tried recently.
The appearance wasn’t bad- just darker than what I was used to and the aroma was very difficult for me to pin down, definitely hoppy and maybe guava or something, a faint smell of citrus and a lot of other stuff. Again, not at all unpleasant, just hard to define.
The taste was similarly difficult for me to define, nothing stood out or shined through the swirl of flavors that were present. The oats added smoothness, which, I suspect, was likely needed for this, but it worked for me, definitely easy drinking and pleasant feel.
Thanks again for letting me try this, maybe I will like their 5th year special more.

 

 

Undated 16 oz can poured into a Bissell Brotehrs glass whilst watching the Rev’s playoff match versus the Crew

Two finger off white frothy foam cap , good retention , good lacings over a turbid amber liquid

Aroma is tropical fruits, mango, pineapple, hint of orange citrus

Taste is tropical fruits, hint of pine resin

Smooth, hop taste, gentle nibble, semi dry finish

Good beer

16 oz can into a willi belcher.

Pours an opaque burnt orange color with 3 fingers of creamy off-white head. Very good retention, leaves a ring of lacing around the glass. Ultimately settles into a thick blanket of foam.

The aroma brings notes of pungent overripe mangoes and honeydew melon, followed by some fresh pineapple and papaya. Mostly tropical with just a hint of citrus. Not a lot of malt to speak of.

The flavor follows the nose: Melon, mangoes, pineapple and papaya with a touch of grapefruit and orange flesh. I know "juicy" is an unpopular description of flavor but it's absolutely necessary here.

The feel is medium bodied with moderately low carbonation. Very soft and smooth. Faintly dry on the finish. Creamy.

Overall, damn. I'm not sure why I had low expectations for this beer but I did and I'm happy to have been hilariously wrong. This is a fantastic NEIPA that can absolutely hang with the best of them. Give me this over Swish all day long.

16oz. can into a Brooklyn Brewery snifter.

Nose is citrus, orange candy and pineapple. Moderately aromatic. Beer opens orange, papaya, and pineapple. A fresh, piney hop presence is detectable in the background but it's not bitter and lends a lightness to the flavors. More papaya at the finish with clementine-like sweret aftertaste. This one's juicier than most. Body is light with moderate to ample carbonation. Smooth and foamy on the palate and goes down crisp, aggressive, with a lingering, sticky finish. Very drinkable.

Very very good and highly drinkable. Another super solid offering from Bissell.

 

 

 

Poured from a can dated 5 days ago into a tulip glass. Rich and hazy golden yellow color. Not too much of a head, although I was super gentle with the pour. Some minimal lacing. Tropical guava, mango, grapefruit, and pineapple on the nose. Flavors of tropical fruit punch with resinous hops and earthy honey on the finish. Not too sweet or bitter. Really well balanced. Chewy mouthfeel. Really solid NEIPA if you’re into the big juicy ones.

 

 

 

Can from Sprayberry Bottle Shop March 2020

 

 

Beer is a bright and hazy. The color is almost banana yellow. Aroma is soft and tropical: mango, guava, apricot. Taste follows the nose. Lots of tropical notes, but also nicely bitter, so it's not cloying or candy-like. Mouthfeel is excellent. It's gently carbonated and smooth. Overall, this is a really good beer. Big, tasty, balanced, interesting, and very drinkable.