Hazy IIPA
Untitled Art

 

Hazy, chunky, pulpy, citrusy, acidy, after-tasty .... So many words to describe this little mystery ... Absolutely love it's delightful appearance but the slight aftertaste takes away a bit from the otherwise very nice beverage

Review of Version 10 - 12/15/2020. Poured into a Duvel Tulip @ 46 °F. Typical Hazy appearance; this may have been the primary goal with this. Smell is faint... maybe orange-like, more sulfur. Astringent back of mouth, bitter and thin / watery mouthfeel especially for a IIPA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appropriately hazy body: pulpy, opaque, lemon-yellow with orange hues, and without visible floaties or sediment. Good firm head production, and excellent retention and lacing.

Very juicy nose, with an emphasis on tropical fruit, punctuated with bright green herbal notes, honey, cream, and pale dough. Peach, apricot, tangerine, mango, star fruit, and pineapple.

Flavor is remarkably similar, with tons of tropical fruit tones, all riding atop a thick, creamy malt base. Fantastically smooth body, with just the right amount of lively sting.

Given that Untitled Art is prone to some creative ventures (often tasty), I'm shocked they put out a straightforward NE-style IIPA that is this darn good! No fruit? Letting the malt and hops speak for themselves?

 

 

This is the fifth iteration of this beer collab with narrow gauge out of Missouri.

Great body and glow. Not a lot of lacing, put pretty, cream-colored head on the pour.

Melon and vines on the nose. Some “diesel” qualities of pot, rind, and pine resin.

Initial kick has some sweeter orange juice notes along with a kiss of mint. Julep-like. Extremely white wine on the linger that is on the dry side and a kick of some leafy hops.

Mouthfeel is spot on for this amalgam. A touch heavier and I’d find it too overbearing.

Good beer. Almost makes me think of a modern version of the old alpine Nelson beer.

Cloudy orange with a finger-and-a-half of airy, yellow-tinted head. Minimal lacing.

White pepper, floral yeast, white wine, passionfruit, mango, orange and underripe pineapple show in the nose. Very spicy. A touch of bubblegum and banana are hidden beneath as well.

White wine, orange, grapefruit, dull banana, pepper and a retrained mix of grassy and pithy bitterness stand out in the taste.

Really slick, creamy feel with tight, fizzy carbonation.

Nice, easy-drinking DIPA. Real medley of flavors in this.

 

16 oz can into chalice. No date.
Look is nice hazy golden yellow. Smell is earthy, lemon. apricot and banana. Taste follows nose. Feel is medium. Overall, not a good example of the NE IPA style. Would need more juicy top end for me.