Pollyanna
2 Crows Brewing Co.

It pours hazy yellow, but not opaque. It has a white head with excellent head retention. It has strong fruit flavors and plenty of juice. There are orange with tangerine elements. It is smooth without being harsh with resin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medium: Canned + IPA glass.
Opacity: Slightly veiled and shiny.
Color: Dark gold.
Head: Frothy and extra foamy beige 4 fingers.
Legs: Decent with potent swirl reaction.
Smell: Pineapples/Caramel/Wild yeast.
Taste: Tangerines/Passion fruit/Herbal.
Feel: Tropical/Piney/Citrusy.
Body: Medium slick and creamy with okay smoothness.
Carbonation: Medium crisp.
Overall: Pretty good NEIPA with a more sour profile.

Visual 8/10 - Flavors 7/10 - Sensations 7/10 - Balance 7/10 -
Freshness 3/10 - Intensity 7/10 - Complexity 7/10 - Appreciation 7/10

 

A- Wild IPA poured from the tall can into a chalice. Massive, super foamy head rises out of the glass, care pouring this one. Infinite foam and tons of pillows of lacing.

S- Not a ton popping off in the aroma to be honest. Herbal hops, dry straw similar to some Brett strains, floral notes and a touch of fruitiness. Really not a lot to go by in the aroma.

T- Again on the subtle side for the style. A bit of sweetness but still kinda dry and the huge level of carbonation alters how the flavors play out. Melon, apricot, peach, dank herbs, a touch of citrus zest, floral and papaya hop notes. Well rounded but again nothing in particular takes hold and it all seems a bit subtle perhaps due to how foamy it is. A bit sweet with minimal crackery malt hints.

MF- Super, super foamy mouthfeel. The carbonation level is def-con 10 and each sip the beer just fills the mouth instantly. Light bitterness lingers in the aftertaste.

Its not 100% clear what is wild about this beer from only having the can and being 11 miles from cell service. Brett seems likely as it has that straw hint and a certain dryness and the carbonation is huge. Tasty but it is searching for a signature flavor or two.

Moderate head which leaves only spots on the glass for lace. The liquid has fine haze to the amber color.

Sweet caramel aroma with a faint flowery hop in the background, much like a British IPA.

Apricot sweetness to the starting malt flavor. The hop provides a stronger presence than the British style. Rich body with a normal carbonation level. An easy beer to drink.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hazy amber with strong head. Nice citrus hop nose. Medium malt body with more citrus hops. A light dryness from the wild yeast. Good NE IPA.