Historic Rivalry
Backward Flag Brewing Company

Has that New England IPA milkshake look, hazy and yellow with a pillowy just off white head. Sweet and sharp nose of citrus with some sweet pineapple. So far pretty good. Pleasing sweet citrus flavor with very little bitterness to speak of. Tickling carbonation works well. Sticky citric flavor. I think they did a really good job on this brew.

This is a collaboration between Backward Flag Brewing in New Jersey and Tattered Flag Brewing in Pennsylvania. Canned on or about 12/5/2018 to honor the Army-Navy football game. Poured into a tulip glass. It pours a cloudy, golden-orange color with a thin, bright white cap and a thin sheen of creamy lacing. On the nose there is lemon, grapefruit, pineapple, tangerine, lite pine, and floral hops. The taste opens with a burst of sweet citrus: pineapple and tangerine, along with tart lemon. There is also a hint of vanilla/lactose. I could not determine exactly what hops were used but they provide a decidedly bitter finish. The mouth feel is crisp and light with a pleasant level of carbonation, and at 6% ABV the drinking is easy. To me this isn't a classic NEIPA either in appearance or taste but it's a tasty, easy-drinking, refreshing ale and it celebrates something really special.