Flat Light
Outer Range Brewing Co

this is one of their best to date, which is really saying something because so many of them have been excellent. this one really is a nice expression of citra hop, and while there are almost assuredly others in here, this citra really takes the lead in both aroma and flavor, so fresh, delicate, citrusy, its awesome. the beer is yellow in color, uniformly hazy but not thick at all from the tap, and holding an inch of airy white head for the entire time it takes me to drink this pint. this is all dry hopped, or darn near it, but it doesnt have that overdosed vegetal pellet harshness that so many of these are starting to have in the race to outdo each other all the time. i smell fresh pineapple, green grape, lime and lemon, along with a light floral element as well, some southern hemisphere tropicality along with the citra too, a wonderful mix of hops perfectly proportioned. smooth feel. short of creamy but despite the lack of clarity it doesnt drink milky or heavy to me at all, pushed along but lively carbonation and super dry, leaving only the best parts of the hops in the finish. this is an awesome beer, i hope they can it up, its got to be one of the best hazy ones made in colorado right now!

 

Picked up a 32 oz growler at the ORB taproom 8-28-18 based on the recommendation of the bartender. Consumed 8-29-18.

Beer poured a turbid golden-orange with a nice white head initially. Classic OJ look.

Nose is wonderful, is bursting with orange, passion fruit, and mango.

Taste is orange forward with some mango and passion fruit in the background. Finish has a slight pine but mainly rind hop bite.

Mouthfeel is medium bodied, smooth and refreshing.

Overall a nice recommendation. Represents the NEIPA style well!