Hop Wave 6
Equilibrium Brewery

 

 

Decent head production and retention from a gentle pour. Brew is a peachy-orange, lively, and a pulpy opaque.

Juicy and brightly herbal nose: mango, pineapple, tangerine, oregano, mint, strawberry, papaya, grapefruit.

Intensely fruity on the palate! Absolutely incredible, right off the bat. Waves and waves of juicy hops, primarily tropical, with a moderate-to-strong dankness on the second half. Sweet honey and melon, with a smooth, strong pale malt bill backing the waves and waves of hops. Melon and mango are primary hop tones, with strawberry, mint, basil, vanilla, tangerine, and earthy herbs more secondary.

Moderate astringency on the back end; smooth, creamy, lively, and medium-to-full bodied.

This beer is shockingly good, and like a great song, it immediately grabs your attention. I love IPAs, but I'm rarely blown away by them any more - this beer is just that good.

The beer is a pale cloudy yellow. Smell is a dank orange with a light grapefruit and a sweet malt note. Taste is ditto with a good sweet malt note and much stronger orange and citrus note. Feel is a medium body but on the heavier side.