Kjenge
Commonwealth Brewing Company

 

L: Poured from a tallboy can to a snifter glass. Had a bright yellow color and a super-cloudy consistency. There was a half inch of foamy, somewhat long-lasting head. Fantastic lacing.

S: A very nice aroma of hops, tropical fruit, citrus fruit, berries, and malt.

T: Tasted of a bit of berries (raspberry, kind of?), a tinge of malt (mostly in the finish), a lot of tropical fruit (pineapple, in particular), some hops (not an overpowering presence), and a good shot of citrus fruit (tangerine, lemon). A light and fruity flavor that gets better as you go along. It's a little weak at first, but the flavors come alive after awhile.

F: A fair amount of carbonation with a creamy and smooth finish. Medium-bodied.

O: A solidly made NE IPA. Worth a look.

I don't see a date listed on the can.

Appearance: The body is opaque and beige-gold colored. The head is oversized (extremely large) which ultimately results in a beer that takes forever to pour. Very good retention and lacing.

Aroma: It has a big pollen aroma with some ragweed scent and dried grasses. There is some powdered chocolate scent that smells a bit like a worn-out scratch and sniff sticker.

Taste: It has an odd mixture of flavors. it tastes a bit like sour fruit, old chocolate, and vinegar. It's not pleasant but there are some very strong flavors present.

Mouthfeel: Tart and tangy with a strong bitterness and an unpleasant thickness.

Overall: The beer is an odd mixture of harsh sourness and bitterness with an taste that lacks clear direction. I wouldn't drink it again and I would recommend against trying it.