Garden Unit
BlackStack Brewing

 

16oz can into a shaker pint glass.
L: Pours 3/4 hazed lemon juice w a dark center, a thin white head that becomes a thick skin, low carbo, VG lacing w solid sheeting & rhythmic banding.
S: Melon, grapefruit, sweet caramelized malts, lightly cheesy, fairly absent of much aroma.
T: Alcohol, green melon, citrus juice, a hint of stone fruit, peach, light tangerine, wheat, a suggestion of yeast, lime zest, indistinct flavors.
F: Smooth clean semi-wet med to med-light bodied w a fast moderately drying finish w out much linger.
O: A fruity and fairly mild and even tasting DIPA that isn't too bold. Lightly sweet overall and very EZ drinking for the ABV. It is very good to excellent in its style.

No canning date

Appearance: Pours a mostly hazy (20% clarity) light and pale yellow color with a strong white head. SRM of 6. (4.00)

Aroma: Moderate to strong aromas of juicy pineapple, grapefruit and orange citrus, green melon. Tropical and juicy. (3.75)

Flavor: Strong and juicy flavors of tropical pineapple, navel orange citrus, some citrus and floral notes in the middle before a a juicy and tropical finish from berries and papaya. Leans sweet. (4.00)

Feel: Medium-bodied, average carbonation, leans sweet. Drinks clean though. (4.00)

Compared to BlackStack TDH Pocket Dial 2/2023: Pours lighter. Milder aromas. More juicy orange and pineapple. Less lime, green fruit, floral. Milder and less pronounced.

Overall: A pretty average and rounded NEIPA with orange citrus, tropical pineapple, berries and papaya. Lightly floral. Well-balanced and not as "garden-esque" as I'd have imagined. Sort of muddled flavors and nothing is pronounced here. It's pretty good, but nothing great. (Rating: 3.94+)

 

Pours a hazy light golden color with a fresh white head and lacing. Smell is dank and fruity. Taste has citrus herbal berries melon and papaya . Mouth feel soft ABV well hidden a sweet finish.