Vessel In the Storm
Ever Grain Brewing Co.

 

It's a pour to like, into a clear glass liter mug, which easily emptied the pint can. Thankfully, there's no overly foamy head here. In fact, the rather modest white head was short-lived. Enticing is the aroma of malt, hops and a little yeast. At the least, this smells like an idea AIPA. This brew is an opaque, but not dank apricot-amber, more bright than dull. There may be a little fruit reference to the taste, but it's subtle. This is one well balanced brew, but unfortunately, all of the contributors are mild with their presence. Although it has a decent body, it goes down like water, because there's just nothing there to savor. There may be no less offending AIPAs available, but there are many others with more character. Very pleasant, but bland is probably the bottom line. Even the finishing hop bite is more like a playful nip.

Can into pint glass. Pours a hazy deep gold with a brief off-white head. Initial impression is clean citrus, grapefruit rind, stone fruit, and a hint of pine. Mouthfeel is crisp and refreshing. Finish fades to a clean bitterness. Quite good, and a departure from Ever Grain's hazy IPAs.