Ikebukuro Sunshine Street Gear 2nd Pale Ale
Baird Brewing Company / Fishmarket Taproom

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Baird Brewing Company / Fishmarket Taproom
 
Japan
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
6%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.38 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 07, 2012
Added:
May 07, 2012
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Reviewed by shigg85 from Japan

4.38/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Having a pint of this at Vivo! in Ikebukuro's 2nd Anniversary celebration. This pale ale is brewed by Baird and is exclusive to this bar for this season, so I'm excited about this opportunity. The brew is a beautiful burnt orange in hue with very little head, only appearing in petry dish patches. It is full of nice bitter hops (Citra, New Zealand Cascade, and Atanum), giving the 6% a bit of a boost in impact while there are noticeable fruity traces of apricot or mango or orange. The blend works amazingly, perfectly bittersweet in taste. The fruity scent is subtle but present. Overall, this is a wonderful pale ale with lots of flavor and hoppy spice and a pleasant aftertaste. It is extremely limited, but if you can make it to Vivo! in Ikebukuro, I suggest you try it this year before it goes away!
May 07, 2012