Baby Kiwis
Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.

Array of not too sweet citrus balanced with an excellent earthy hops flavor. Thick but not too thick for an IPA

 

cool to have this right after the baby kittens, which i also really liked, this seems similar but done with new zealand hops, i did get some of that character i thought in the original too, but it really pops in this, a tad stronger and more intense, also a bit fresher to me overall, a bit fuller feeling too but still drinkable enough for what it is, these guys are making some wicked hoppy beer at the moment! some legit murk to this, orange juicy looking, some sediment and density, but a fat inch of airy white head from the pint can too. the nose and taste are real close, hints of coconut, lemongrass, green lawn, and mango, light sweetness seems to enhance and extend it, papaya, apricot, peach, some similarities to the baby kittens on the grain side too, lightly baked, very round and expansive feeling, quite a lot of structure but not a belly bomb. juicy and flavorful, definitely southern hemisphere hops, kiwi fruit, resin, coconut, lightly green. the grain flavor is solid, and this has some summery character even though its fuller. perhaps a tad light on carbonation, and it does get a touch heavier as it warms, but overall very good, awesome hop profile and a lot to like. i need to get my hands on some more ipa cans from these guys, been more and more stoked on them of late...

 

 

Well, well, well... if it isn't another cat is out of the bag. The brewers of Fat Orange Cat set out for the lands down under for a New Zealand type of bitterness that brings both tantalizing, tropical, vinous and botanical bite to the New England-styled IPA.

Pouring a matte lemony finish over a pastel depth of straw, Baby Kiwis starts to reel off fruit aromatics of citrus, tropical fruit, herbal notes and wine as soon as the froth starts to pull from the beer's body. Generous sweetness layers upon the tongue like pastry dough laced with honey, shortcake and cereal.

But once the hops gain strength the middle palate is all about the sassy fruit impressions. With a bold sense of tangerine, mandarin and lemon, a bright citrus and taste takes shape. With hints of pineapple, white grapefruit, passionfruit and papaya, the fruit culmination is in full swing. As the ale extends into the late palate, the fruit turns to that of citrus peels, grape skins and tropical fruit rinds in a gentle bitterness of green tea, fresh spruce and fine botanical herb in a gin-like sort of way.

Medium bodied but leaning on the fuller side, the hazy IPA starts plush with malt starches but finishes malty-dry with a mild gin-like spice and a medium-long aftertaste of chive, hemp and spruce tips.

Pours a hazy yellow color with a minimal white head that lasts quite a while. Aroma of tropical fruits. Taste is tangy grapefuit. Only a slightly bitter finish.

 

 

Whoa ... this is tasty! If you enjoy a dank finish from your cloudy IPA's, this one delivers. I'd put it in a league with Heady Topper in that regard. As a matter of fact, I've got a fresh Heady and a fresh Baby Kiwi side by side right now. Both are bringing the dank the way I like it. The Baby Kiwi leaves me with a fruity dankness that hits the spot. Fat Orange Cat has a winner here. If you're into southern tier hops, grab a Baby Kiwi.

Look...Straw yellow with a bunch of haze carbonated white small bubble head. Appealing
Smell...Pleasant smell of resin hops. A dank reminder of the fact that the hop and weed are cousins. Decisive
Taste...a unique but good citrus and you can really taste the hops mmm, . A drying fruity bitterness with a good balancing act that really works
Feel....Juicy with a good amount of texture . Definitive quality that really moves this beer forward.
Overall...I am not sure I rated this high enough but I am close. This is a high quality beer and why I will continue to try the 800 varieties (just kiddin) of Fat Orange Cat. Definitely worth a selection for the style