Upcountry
Outer Range Brewing Co

Pale, peach hued body, opaque; thick and billowy white head, dense and creamy in texture. Some biscuit tones and mild citrus on the nose. Cracker and biscuit grain flavors; light boozy note; moderate hop bitterness; minor twinge of citrus fruit taste. Heavy body; dense and full with a creamy feel; dull sweetness balanced with a soft dryness and mild alcohol warmth.

Outer Range never puts dates on their cans, and I've had this beer for a while. The tropical and citrus fruit character they were looking for based on the hops used (Columbus, Azacca, Wai-iti) pretty much have wafted out of existence. The beer is decent enough for a double NEIPA, but trying it fresh may have presented a better suggestion of what the brewery was going for.

Can pour. Peachy gold and moderately cloudy with a fizzy head. Described by the brewery as being heavy on the dank, but I find the cannabis stank very reserved. Dominated by a ripe pineapple-like quality, with some more exotic tropical/citrus notes trailing behind, laced together with a rounded and pleasant bitterness. Feels cleaner and fruitier than many of their other doubles. Maybe my palate is just blown. Either way it's a hit.