The Dog Haze of Summer
Bill's Brewing Company

 

 

 

 

A: Pours an extremely murky medium golden yellow in color with moderate amounts of fine active visible carbonation rising along the edges of the glass and moderate amounts of lemon yellow + burnt orange colored highlights. The beer has a two finger tall sudsy fizzy foamy bright white head that slowly reduces to a large patch of slightly mottled very light film covering the entire surface of the beer and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Slightly more than moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate to strong aromas of juicy tropical/pineapple, tropical/mango, and citrus/orange hops as well as light to moderate aromas of herbal + dank resinous hops. Moderate aromas of biscuit + cracker malts with a light to moderate amount of honey-like sweetness.

T: Upfront there are moderate flavors of biscuit + cracker malts with a light to moderate amount of honey-like sweetness. That is followed by moderate to strong flavors of juicy tropical/pineapple, tropical/mango, and citrus/orange hops as well as light to moderate flavors of herbal + dank resinous hops which impart a hint of bitterness which fades away quickly leaving lingering citrus + tropical hop flavors.

M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Smooth and creamy with a hint of dryness in the finish.

O: Easy to drink with well hidden alcohol. Very enjoyable and quite refreshing, a nice NE IPA for the summer.

Can stamped 06/20/18

Murky pale orange juice with a small, densely creamy head that leaves behind rings of lacing. Leafy, juicy hop aromas...pineapple, orange, pine sap, and graham crackers. Tropical juice flavor with some green dankness on the backend. Lots of citrus and pineapple, mango, and a little peppery/leafiness cutting through the fruit. Smooth medium body with a fair amount of creaminess and a dry finish. Solid stab at the NEIPA style...