Hazy Rider
Moonraker Brewing Co.

 

The body is cloudy, dense, and creamy, carbonation is medium for the NEIPA style. Though there are some citrusy notes in the taste, it's dominated by an earthy bitterness, reminiscent of old-school hops. Oh wait, I'm reading the hop profile now, and it's Simcoe, Citra, and Equinox (or Ekuanot). Totally makes sense now. This is a good beer, and really great for those looking for a mix between the 2010 taste notes and the 2018 mouthfeel.

 

 

 

Canned 1/14/19. Drank from a teku glass. Inspirational message stamp reading "Ride On.:
L: The beer pours a hazy honey gold in color. Practically opaque but doesn't have a muddy/murky appearnce. About a finger of a stark white cap comprised of tiny compact bubbles formed quite rapidly from a simple pour, but didn't stick around long. Moderate amounts of soapy lacing spots the edge of the glass- something that I always love.
S: Not as pungent as other offerings, but rather balanced. The fruit presence rings in notes of mango, apricot, peach, papaya, tangerine and banana. Malts are also present, providing a bready undertone. Hop complex resembles lemongrass with mild pine.
T: Rather simple and enjoyable. Citrus fruits and stonefruit combine forces - with grapefruit, tangerine, apricot and nectarine comprising the majority of the flavor profile juice-wise. Malts provide a sweetbread foundation that the fruit flavor builds up upon. Finish is sticky and herbally with lingering flavors of lemon, orange, lemongrass and sappy pine. Mild crackery yeast presence throughout.
F: Light in body and light to medium in weight. Carbonation is moderate, but on the upper end of moderate. Sticky residue lingers on the palate.
O: A super enjoyable offering. The combination of Simcoe, Citra and Eukanot hops sets up a unique but pleasant tasting offering. I think the feel could be improved but it is by no means "bad." As always, I am very grateful to have tried, and would definitely drink again. Cheers!

 

Canned 1/14/19, consumed 1/22/19

Poured hazy, slightly murky golden honey color, small head with low retention, decent amount of spotty lacing.

Tropical & citrus fruits aroma is nice but a bit on the lighter side. Taste has fuller flavor, good juicy mix. Feel is smooth but a little thin. Good carbonation, med/low bitterness, easy drinking, but I'm always looking for a more full & creamy feel to these hazies. Overall, this is a tasty hazy I'd recommend to try; enjoyed but probably won't revisit.

From tasting notes 08/12/18
Had on-tap at Moonraker Brewing in Auburn, CA

Appearance -Served up in a nonic pint, decently hazed with a yellow-orange tinge. Mostly barren surface with a a razor thin ring of suds around the edge. A few small spots make up the lace.

Smell - Good amount of bright, citrusy aroma; tangerine, orange and pineapple. Enticing.

Taste - Follows the nose. Refrained, but still plenty of juicy flavor. Bright tangerine turns sweeter orange and light peel bitterness. Finish turns tropical and slighty acidic with a nice amount of pineapple to round out the sweetness.

Mouthfeel - Medium in body with fair carbonation. Slick, easy drinker with a smooth, almost silky finish.

Overall - Another great offering from Moonraker. It might benefit from a bit of kick in strength of flavor, but whats here is lovely and completely crushable. I would buy this in 4 pack form.

 

Hazy, pale orange color with one finger head. Citrus, tropical fruit, pine, yeast, and a hint of menthol on the nose. Has a light body feel with spicy tropical fruit. Kind of on the dry side with just the right amount of hops to match the fruit.

 

Another excellent NE from moonraker. Very cloudy golden orange with enough fine carbonation and head. Tons of tropical fruit in the nose and in the taste with some light malt. Sticky on the tongue with a slight resin and apricot purée. Ling heavy finish. Almost on par with the citra/mosaic double crushes but at a lower ABV. Drink this beer.