Double Hazy But Lazy
Mirror Twin Brewing

Taking lazy to a more intense level, Mirror Twin scales up one of their flagship Hazy IPA's. Fueled with Citra, Mosaic and Amarillo hops, this lazy beer sees new heights.

Double Hazy But Lazy pours with the turbid golden appearance and with the same silt laden silky appeal as the original. The ale patiently releases an eggshell, creamy froth that hosts a bouquet of citrus, tropical and an botanical perfumes. Nearly mouth watering with its scent, its floral twang leads to a honey rich, pastry and doughy sweet maltiness as the ale rolls onto the early palate.

But then the ale expands on the middle palate as its malt influence begins to slowly drift and the hop aromas turn juicy, flavorful and radiant. White grapefruit, lemon, and orange all carry a branch ripe character with the simple sweetness that's associated with fructose. Tropical flavors join the symphony with mang, passionfruit and kiwi, but with an apricot roundness. A melon-like plumpness adds a element of honeydew before the ale closes with a smoothly bitter taste of fresh cut grasses, chive and geranium.

Creamy, medium bodied and trending malty-dry, the Imperial IPA does a great job of celebrating hoppiness without being particularly polarizing with bitterness. Its smooth finish makes its less than dryness forgivable despite having a slight hop and grain derived peppery bite going from the middle palate into finish. Its medium length and herbal aftertaste is moderately bitter with tropical fruit peels and a suggestion of hemp.