Final Fantasy: 3
BlackStack Brewing

 

 

 

 

No canning date

Appearance: Pours a nearly completely hazy (10% clarity) medium but bright orange to golden color with a strong white head. SRM of 7. (4.25)

Aroma: Strong aromas of tropical pineapple, grapefruit citrus, some plastic, balloon, and vinous grape notes before some tropical and sweet mango at the end. (4.00)

Flavor: Strong and juicy flavors of tropical pineapple, grapefruit citrus, a strong vinous grape flavors in the middle suggesting of the Phantasm. A sweet tropical pineapple, grape, and mango sweetness at the end. (4.25)

Feel: Medium-bodied, Juicy and leans sweet. Zesty, citrus, and somewhat clean with a bite. (4.00)

Compared to BlackStack TDH Pocket Dial 2/2023: Pours darker, similar head. Milder aromas. More tropical pineapple, vinous grape, and mango flavors. Less green citrus, guava, melon and floral/herbal notes.

Compared to BlackStack Side Hustle 3/2023: Pours darker, stronger head. Similar aromas. More grapefruit citrus, yeast, vinous grape and citrus. Less ripe berry, grape, sweet tangerine, Both hav ea grape flavor. Heavier and sweeter.

Overall: A nice NEIPA here with the addition of Phantasm. Definitely get the vinous grape notes from the Phantasm. Otherwise its classic BlackStack tropical pineapple, citrus, and mango flavors with that nice addition of grape here. (Rating: 4.12-4.17)

Pours a hazy golden wheat ciolor with nice lacing and head . Smell is fruity tropical and dank. Taste has melon citrus, papya berries and garden herb . Mouth feel is sweet soft with some dankness , more sweet than dry .