Taeda
B-52 Brewing Co.

16oz can with no visible freshness dating. Opened 8-2-20.
2 finger eggshell white head, a bit cresting over the rim of the glass.
Very good retention, the dense head sits solid for an extended period.
Fully opaque and dull orange-gold NEIPA. Thick lace rings for the duration.
Pour is well integrated, no sludge or floaties...plus 1.
Tropical aromas are primary, also getting some melon and citrus. Faint green and weedy note after a few minutes rest.
Citrus and mango/papaya tropical flavor...some pine and greenery.
A little late coconut maybe? Lively flavors that seem to pick up in the finish.
Medium body, soft mouthfeel. Nice little punch of grapefruit rind bitterness in the lengthy and semi-sweet finish.
Well done and at 6.5% stays in the ballpark of having another.
Outstanding.

 

 

 

 

Looks light orange with a thick white foamy head. Smells of orange, papaya and sweet malts. Taste slightly bitter with fruity aftertaste.

Pours a cloudy opaque golden yellow color with a thick foamy head. Head retention is good. Lacing is very good. Fruity pineapple aroma. Same with taste with some earthy dankness at the end. A little on the acidic side. Light to medium bodied with moderate carbonation.

 

 

 

 

Can. Very little haze here. White head. Almost clear golden yellow.

Pine and some green. Some tropical notes. A bit of abv shows. Some resin. I wouldn’t call this a hazy ipa. It’s fine.

From a can purchased at the brewery while practicing social distancing into a tulip glass. Hazy yellow color with great head and lacing. Fragrant grapefruit smell and taste. The taste is citrusy but does not live up to the smell. Good but not great beer.