Truth Sequence
Modist Brewing Co.

 

Truth Sequence = the evil opposite doppelganger of False Pattern. But, what is a West Coast Pale Ale? Never heard of it. Is that when they take a hazy pale ale and re-do it un-hazily, as if it were a West Coast IPA? Let's drink it and find out.
Needless to say this is the sort of beer I have to try, and now it is time to find out if it was worth the effort.

Moderately hazed. Would have been nice if were clear, to really emulate "west coast" style, but, alas. Bright golden hue, large, lush, pure ivory head, leaving lace, looking great.

In the nose: Citrus and pine aplenty. Bold and beautiful, right on the money.

In the mouth: A bit of juicy at first, then a brace of bitterness, ultimately turning dry. Medium bodied, crisp, brisk, refreshing, so very close to what I like in a West Coast IPA, or pale ale, and with plenty of hop bitterness. Not as much as I want, but pretty damn close. Exceptionally smooth and drinkable, almost ridiculously so. I had the first three can of this 4-pack on three successive days after purchase, three weeks ago, and somehow held on to this one to take notes on, long after it's been sold out. Because I know you count on the Nib for the latest, most up-to-date beer reviews.
This satisfies me enough that I forgive them for Day of Another Dream, their attempt to re-do Dreamyard a la West Coast-style, but completely leaving out the hop bitterness. Are brewers finally remembering what beers are supposed to taste like? I hope so.

052821 on bottom of can. Poured into a shaker Pint.

A: Hazy light yellow with healthy 1-2 finger off-white frothy head with good retention and solid lacing.

S: Hop aromas are minty and lemon-lime citrus with very light caramel malt note

T: Mirrors the aroma although a little.more subdued with lemon-lime citrus and minty-herbal character with weed in the aftertaste. Caramel malt note in the late-palate adds a welcome malt note to the WCAPA. Minimal yeast esters with low-medium bitterness.

M: Relatively light bodied with moderate carbonation and dry finish.

O: Truth Sequence reminds me of a minty, more herbal version of Drake's 1500 - solid to excellent beer.

 

Pours a slight hazed golden wheat color with good head and lacing. A triple hopped WC version on Modists NE False pattern, Nice citrus and wheat grain baked bread malts , Has a fair amount of bitterness in the finish with a nice compliment of citrus and garden hops.

Clear golden color. White head with some lace. From a crowler.

Has a cereal grain note that I actually enjoy. Tastes like brewday. Some citrus. Huge mango. Earthy hops.

This is very interesting for Modist, but I like it. Odd, but good.