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Foam Brewers

 

Fresh, bright, citrusy, balanced, and moreish- what's not to like? For my money this is a better IPA than some of their better known beers, and the perfect summer quaff. Really enjoyed this one.

On tap at the brewery. Hazy pale orange. Smells of tangerine and a little bit dank. Tastes of bright citrus up front. Hop flavor lingers. Herbal back end provides just a little bitterness. Medium body. Tasty and my favorite of the beers Foam had, probably because it had a little bitterness to it.

Growler to becher pint glass.
The appearance was a burnt shade of orange with a finger's worth of white foamy head that sat atop of the beer. Gently dissipated to leave some light stringy sliding lace.
The aroma had a nice herbal sweet tickle over top of some candied mango/pineapple to some bubblegum notes. Light sweet grass coming through as it warmed and gently subsided into a fair clean cracker malt.
The flavor leaned towards the sweet side pulling those fruits into the bubblegum and malt base nicely. Sly hint of the bubblegum and candied fruits in the aftertaste.
The mouthfeel was about medium bodied with a fair sessionability about it. Carbonation felt fine. ABV felt appropriate and clean. Crisp sweet bubblegum to candied fruit sort of finish.
Overall, very nicely done AIPA well worthy of having again.

L - lightly glowing yellow orange. Not as hazy turbid as some of the more egregious examples out there, but still can't see my hand on the other side of the glass!

S - rich, toasted orange peel. Grainy and slightly vinous. White grape. Some pineapple zest.

T - candied citrus out the wazoo. Lemon, orange, grapefruit spice. More of that potent, down turned darkly grape type flavor. Toasted bread. Wholesome. Zesty and malty without being terribly sweet. Light on the bitterness, more focus on a smooth, lumbering tangy flavor profile. Finishes clean without much aftertaste.

F - the highlight of this beer. Something as crisp in flavor should have a thinner, more drinkable feel, but this is downright luxurious. Thick and full without being cloying or syrupy. Foams just the right amount, but isn't overcarbed to bring the beer big and into the spotlight, then slowly eases back. Undulating.

O - not sure what kinda ebonics the kids are into these days, but I like it. Robust in feel and heavy, meaty, spicy flavor.

pours out a light gold straw color, beautiful dense and creamy bright white head with soapy bubbles atop. palate and aroma is bubblegum, candied orange, peaches, pineapple, mango, honey, grapefruit, spicy yeasty note, mellow herbaceous and hoppy bite on the finish. overall a great and easy drinking option, candied bubblegum fruitiness, delicious!