Dancing in Details
Southern Grist Brewing Co.

 

Extremely heavy on the grape musk, damp grass, berry medley, cracked wheat, and citrus juice on the nose, with the grapes and berries providing a rather sharp, funky sting for the nostrils. But the combination is a solid winner on the tongue, with the white wine, green grape, raspberry, and pineapple fruit meshing well with the strong lemongrass, hemp, and cracker notes. Unique and tangy, with a really lovely level of sweetness. Pretty but fairly standard on the eye. A bit thin but very soft and smooth on the tongue.

 

 

Canned 7/31/19; drank 9/6/19 @ the Yarchives.

Cloudy dull orange/yellow appearance.

A violent pour yielded a huge, noisy eggshell head; strong, frothy lace.

Orange citrus, cream & table sugar notes in the nose.

Creamy, medium mouthfeel.

Orange citrus & cream flavors up front; table sugar & mild ganja notes on the finish. No booze heat.

Decent, but not the height of the NE IPA style; glad to try it once but I won't seek it out again.

 

 

Thanks to Buck89 for this one.
Pours a dusty gold hue. Fluffy cloud of white foam ascends firmly. Solid retention. Clumps of lacing hang on firmly.
Smell is intriguing, but specifics are obscured in a melange of grass, papaya, mango, and a faint peppery note. Yet, it pulls me in.
Taste is not Nelson dominant, which for me is a good thing. I'm picking up some underripe blackberries, some honeydew, and a left turn through some dank toward a juicy mango and some dry white wine. Quite complex. I am curious about this new hop.
Mouthfeel is active, a bit fluffy, and carries a nice smooth bitter finish.
Overall, I like the play of this new hop with Nelson.

Poured into a pint glass. A hazy bright yellow color with a thick and resilient white head. Fruity aroma with strawberry, papaya, and a subtle dank note at the end. The taste was hard to characterize - a thick and velvety berry flavor balanced with a dank earthy resin. The classic Nelson white wine flavor was not there as the hop blended with the Barbe Rouge hop to create a unique fruity experience. Bitterness was moderate and lingered on the finish. A nice soft feel. ABV well hidden. Overall, outstanding.