NE IPA
Big Axe Brewing Co.

 

a little raw but quite tasty. my first beer from these guys and the first i have even heard of them to be honest. i guess literally everyone is making one of these right now, why not right? well, this has a big bold dry hop profile to it, piney like simcoe to me in the nose, but more complex than that in flavor, citra and something woody like centennial too maybe, although i have no idea what they actually make this with. i like that it actually has some bitterness in the flavor, pretty thorough there really, kind of intense for its lower abv, a welcome addition to one of these. its really thick and hazy, starchy and dense, and has a ton of body, makes the whole thing drink a little slower for me, even though it has good carbonation, but as it warms, it gets really intense and bitter for me, lots of fresh pine though. even though this style really isnt my thing, i appreciate this being somewhat different from all the others out there, and it has me excited to try more beers from these guys next time i am in the state. worth checking out if you like these hazy ones.

L: hazy gold under a 2" off-white to cream foam cap with fair to good retention and sticky lace

S: has a citrusy, herbal smell with spicy hop aromas, fruit, a hint of pine and a trace of biscuit

T: Malty sweetness with lactose leads seasoned with vanilla, fruit, and citrus

F: The body is medium and the carbonation is medium and creamy

O: a very flavorful and pleasant NE IPA

 

 

Pours a clear golden color with a semi fresh head. smell was dank citrus hops . Taste was slight citrus with some tropical weed dankness. Thin mouth feel with medium low carbonation slight hops, This is by far the worst NE IPA ive tatsed