Wake
Mast Landing Brewing Company

Poured from a 16 oz can.
L - Hazy yellow with initial white foam that rapidly recedes
S - Sweet floral and citrusy smell
T - Light watery taste (not unpleasant)
F - A watery NEIPA
O - Really good offering and worth seeking out.

 

 

 

A- Pint sized can pours into a tulip glass with a cloudy deep golden to pale orange body. Crown caps the beer with a stable foamy texture after rising to just over a finger high. Lacing decorates the glass with thick sheets following the beer down the glass.

S- Ripe stone fruits and tropical fruits from the hops are the focus of the aroma with light contributions from the yeast and grains. A touch of citrus and dankness joins the peach, mango and melon notes. A bit on the milder side in terms of overall strength but well within the realms of an APA. Clean.

T- Some more balance on the taste buds as the hop profile expands, the yeast contributes some breadiness and the presence of pale malts and grains is heightened. Still hop centered with tangerine, mango and pineapple leading off for floral, herbal, citrus zest and spicy hop hints. A hint of candied fruit and berries as well which grows as it warms up.

MF- Medium bodied with a texture that is crisp, silky and has a soft creaminess. Carbonation is plentiful and the beer really puffs up. Solid bitterness lingers in the finish reminiscent of citrus peel.

A pretty easy going APA but one that shows off a bright, fresh fruity hop aroma and great balance in the flavor.

 

Hazy golden yellow body - somewhere between chill haze and the opaque haziness of most NEIPAs. About one finger of dense white head which dissipates to about 1cm. Excellent lacing covers most of the glass.

Nose brings ripe peach with some mellow citrus note in the background. Well integrated. A faint floral note.

Taste brings more of the same, but the citrus and floral notes are more assertive. Some pithy notes cute though the sweet ripe stone fruit, and the floral notes bring some balance. Starts with ripe fruit. The middle of the mouth brings some pith and more ripe fruit with a floral backbone. Finish is a tad sweet to start, a candied fruit like sweetness, but the citrus brings some balance.

Mouth feel is a bit heavy for a pale ale. Fuller bodied for the style. As mentioned, the bitter citrus bring some balance and lingers along with the sweeter peach notes.

Really enjoying this one. It's got a NEIPA-style vibe, but with much more balance and far more drinkability. Reminds be a bit of my early experiences with NS Whirlpool - peach and citrus - but with a bit more body. I'd purchase this again.