The Green Smile
Prison City Pub & Brewery

 

 

No legible canning date, but guessing 4-6 weeks old, judging by arrival date at the store. (This is #4 of the 4pk, 3 weeks or so after purchase) . Left out for 10 minutes or so, before opening.

Hazy yellow, with substantial, long-lasting, ivory head, that leaves a 1/8" ring, complete surface coverage, ang a good amount of streaks and spots of lacing.

Smell is melon, kiwi, pineapple, persimmon, and the barest hint of lime zest & fresh biscuit (malt).

Taste is more-or-less same as aroma, plus a bit of grapefruit and fresh guava. The fresh lime zest flavor is a bit more noticeable than it was 2-3 weeks ago. Whether that's a +, or -, ymmv. I like it . Slight dankness has developed since my last one, ~17 days ago. Light-moderate bitterness, that is more pronounced right at finish. Less sweet than the aroma would indicate, and the sweeter elements are nicely-balanced with bitterness.

Feel is medium, juicy, initially lightly-creamy, with light very,very fine carbonation bite coming in late. Drying finish, that lingers for quite awhile.

Overall, just fantastic! Prison City knows NEIPA! :) Judging by previous reviews/ratings, this batch is where they really dialed it in, &/or this one hit my sweet spot. It's definitely changed over time, from more melon+kiwi, to more lime-apparent, but I love both expressions. If I had tasted this blind (which I did on the 1st one) I'd have thought it had Nelson Sauvin hops. It doesn't, but if you like Nelson, give this a try .

 

 

 

 

Had on tap at PC North St Farm. Another winner from PC. A hint too dank for me to praise it like most of the Riot series. Having said that I happily picked up a 4 pk.
Also actually seemed a touch green, and will be interested to see if beer evolves in can.

Decanted from a 16 oz (473 ml) can into a Willi Becher glass; canned 03/11/21.
A: Pours a hazy, orange-amber color with a one finger, white head, half finger retention and thick, sticky, but discrete rings of lacing.
S: Aromas of pineapple, mango, orange, biscuit, and caramel predominate. A subtle pine, or perhaps vegetal note.
T: Semisweet. Pineapple, orange, caramel, biscuit, and cocoa are the standout flavors. Solid bitterness offsets other flavors leaving a remarkably crisp, refreshing finish.
M: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.
O: Like other Prison City Beers, a very well designed and executed. Cannot call it balanced, but fruit, malt, and bitterness all in a three way counterpoise. Good drinking.

nice hoppy smell wen poured - great hop taste all thru the drink

First time out at prison city brew pub and really enjoyed this beer.