Expression: Three
New Park Brewing

Very attractive hazy IPA: a shade darker hue than lemon yellow, nearly opaque but not pulpy, and excellent head production, retention, and lacing. Very little to criticize about the appearance, unless you happen to not like hazies.

Every other aspect of this beer is excellent, if not quite world class. The aroma, the flavor, the mouthfeel: in every way, this is an excellent and juicy NE IPA. It lacks a touch in complexity; I would assume the various Expression series highlight different hop varietals, and in this case, it looks like Citra and Motueka. Very nice grainy expression of the pale malt, along with wheat; hops provide primarily tropical notes, with a hint of citrus and just a bare implication of dankness.

 

Can from tfontana, thanks again!
Hazy murky bright lemon pie filling with a small frothy meringue on top. Bready and cereal maltiness with lots of citrus and tropical fruits more fruit than pith. Moderate pine and resin. Nice brew, I think the wheat adds a bit of complexity that I really enjoy.

On tap at New Park Brewing in West Hartford, CT.

This one pours a fairly hazy golden yellow color, with a small head, and lots of lacing.

This smells like pineapple, lime, melon, spicy hops, and ruby red grapefruit.

I almost always like Motueka hopped things, and this works well for me. There's lime and spicy hops, with some juicy grapefruit and pineapple as well. There's no malt character, and a pleasant bitterness.

This is light bodied, clean, and very crisp, with a very good drinkability.

This feels very well done. I enjoyed it.

L - didn't look too hazy coming out of the can, but settles into thick, turbid murk. Darkish orange yellow. Dense, sticky head with lacing for days. Perfect for beer mustaches.

S - zesty lemon lime and honey. Maybe a whiff of ginger? Spicy grapefruit peel.

T - candied papaya and spicy, peppery prickles. Herbal bitterness, but not grassy and dry. More like cooked veggies. This feels dry hopped with its vegetal nature. Packs a toasted pineapple punch as well. Finishes tingly and clean.

F - velvety body with a creaminess not usually present in single IPAs. Balances drinkability with heartiness nicely.

O - less on the juicy side with more focus on peppery, rindy goodness without mouth-puckering bitterness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This beer is ridiculous. Smooth light feel with a great taste. Very well done. If I had to give a small complaint (which is splitting hairs) it would be a somewhat weak smell. Overall phenomenal beer. Well done