Motivations Of The Heart
Resident Culture Brewing Company

 

 

From the pint can, it pours a hazy light amber color with a modest white head that slowly reduces and leaves lacing. The nose gets pine and citrus. The mouth gets a bit of west coast bitterness followed by some peppery malt.

 

 

 

 

 

16 oz. can dated 2/7/24

Pours clear gold, three fingers fine white head. Spotty lacing, full surface cap.
Grapefruit, pineapple, tangerine aromas.
Pine, lemon, orange pith, white pepper, celery flavors.
Crisp bitter mouthfeel. Good carbonation. No alcohol heat.
An excellent WCIPA.

Mildly cloudy tangerine orange body; dense, very lively carbonation; incredibly dense and long-lasting head, white; sculpted, semi-creamy on top, sticky patches of foam cling to the inside of the glass. Fine smells of pine, tropical fruit, floral tones; light pineapple and orange; some oat-like grain notes in the background. Weak, water taste; nice soft and biscuit-like grain notes; lightweight citrus flavor; moderate sense of hop bitterness. Medium body; velvety smooth; nice carbonation tickle on the palate.

The looks are phenomenal even if the body is somewhat cloudy for a west coast India pale ale. The head and foam remnants are stupendous. The aroma is also rich and varied. The taste is where things fall apart. It's not a bad taste, just bland and watery despite distinct malt and hop character. The mouthfeel is to die for. Still, if the goal is (was) to be a west coast IPA, the taste just undermines an otherwise stupendous beer. It's not a bad taste or flavor, just weak.

Pouring temperature: 50 °F; canning info: LIVE LAUGH LOVE PKG01/17/2024
Source: local purchase (Coaltrain Fine Wine, Craft Beer & Spirits)