Momentary Lapse Of Reason
Culmination Brewing

 

 

Opens with pear and pineapple and gets more lemony as it warms. Dry, clean finish with hint of green apple.

 

Had on tap at Chuck's Hop Shop Seattle.

 

This pours a nice combination of bright yellow and orange. It's opaque, but not 100% like the milkshake style. A one finger, frothy white head descends, but leaves a good deal of spotty lacing on the glass.

Initial aromas of Pixie Stix, tangerines, and pine scented car air fresheners take their place. As it warms, a more subtle blend of tropical fruits and vanilla join the party.

The flavor is very much mango smoothie reminiscent. The fruit is complimented with vanilla yogurt and simple white sugar.

This has a very soft and creamy feel at first, almost like a melting creamsicle, then it is swept away by a chalky and somewhat bitter finish. It's funny, as if there is zero carbonation which then ascends into a quick, spritzy end. Clearly on the sweeter side of the spectrum, but thankfully does have a good bitter bite.

I believe that Momentary Lapse Of Reason would satisfy any hazy IPA lover out there. It has all of the elements that make the style what it is, and is done well. Cheers.

 

Pours a cloudy yellow. It's juicy, with notes of orangey citrus pulped along with some honeydew and a sharp bitterness on the finish. It's a dipa but hides its strength well.

 

Culmination has done it again. I sincerely hope this is what NEIPAs taste like on the east coast. If not you're missing out. Opaque gold, the tropic of Capricorn on the nose greeted by a flavor from some sweet paradise longed for in the deep subconscious, with a feel as Smoothe as the great Sam Cook. Highly recommended.