Guinea Pig
Rockingham Brewing Company

 

I see my can is different than what is pictured, my version is teal instead of yellow, as this is apparently part of a rotating hop series; to which this one contains Ekuanot and Comet hops. The can also bills this as an NEIPA but it’s more translucent, has a less aggressive head and is darker orange than the OJ looking brews we’ve come to know. The nose is terrific. Candy orange, a hint of pepper, touch of grassiness and a solid caramel malt backbone. Taste mirrors the nose for the most part but introduces a straight on grapefruit taste. Medium bodied and finishes pretty dry with a good bitter left on the tongue. Solid beer, hope to try more variants

Can says this IPA features Ekuanot and Comet hops - haven't had much overall experience with these hops but they've seemingly provided a hazy and floral emphasis to this product. Easy drinking and definitely worth a repeat purchase when I'm in its distribution territory.

On tap at the brewery on October 13, 2018.

The pour is a hazy, unfiltered yellow color but not milky like so-called NEIPA's are supposed look.

There is a notable floral and fruit hop presence in the aroma with an undercurrent of pale roasted malts But the hops lead the way.

A medium mouthfeel.

There is a sweet crud=sty bread like flavor with a moderate floral bitterness coming up at the end. This is a Rockingham rotating hop series so each batch is a little different.

 

Can from The Lazy Dog.Canned 9 days ago, love the freshies.
Slightly hazy light golden color with a frothy white head that persists. Huge juicy fruity tropical citrusy aroma as soon as liquid hits the glass and wafts out long after each sip. Hints of earth grass and pine on the nose with faint bready maltiness round this out very nicely. More grassy and earthy than fruity in the flavor but there is still plenty of hop goodness to go around. Faint bready malt and a hint of spice at the finish. Light grainy but mostly creamy mouthfeel, medium to light body with a moderate level of carbonation. Wow I'm pretty impressed with this one for their first attempt at the New England style. In my opinion this is better than some of the NEIPA's that are getting some hype these days, check it out.