Humulus Project: Survey
Mantra Artisan Ales

 

Poured into a snifter. A hazy orange-amber color with a thick and long lasting off-white Head. Aroma was a bit muted but featured pineapple, mango, and grapefruit. The taste followed nicely with a balanced and interesting array of fruit ending with an orange finish. Very soft bitterness. A slight sweetness likely from the 10% ABV. Dry bready malt and medium body. A slightly hot finish but overall outstanding.

 

 

Big thanks to richj1970 for yet another delicious treat.

Pours a murky tannish orange. No chunks but opaque for sure. Four fingers of whitish foam retreat fairly quickly and leave some righteous lace on glass.

Interesting medium strength aroma that features mango, general citrus notes, and some other fruity notes that defy putting name to them, but they are different and tasty smelling. Doughy sweet and herbal bitter round out a very alluring bouquet.

Wow, full flavored mix of fruit flavors and deep herbal bitter that doesn't rise up and grab but is there balancing at all times. I get orange, grapefruit, vinous notes, hints of pine and that deep herbal bitter eases into the sip end and dries thing out well. Bright flavors, that play well together.

Quite soft on palate, a bit overcarbed, highly viscous, very refreshing, and a deep slow burn finish that satisfies.

Excellent beer, I like that it is a different take on style with the bittering hops asserting but not overpowering. Recommended for sure.