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Relax
Offshoot Beer Co.
- From:
- Offshoot Beer Co.
- California, United States
- Style:
- New England IPA
Ranked #1,986 - ABV:
- 6.8%
- Score:
- 91
Ranked #6,702 - Avg:
- 4.09 | pDev: 7.58%
- Reviews:
- 90
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 19, 2024
- Added:
- Dec 15, 2017
- Wants:
- 13
- Gots:
- 61
Relax [it’s just a hazy IPA] embraces the new way to enjoy IPA - unfiltered, fresh and full of hop flavor and aromatics... without the bitterness to stand in the way of kicking back with a juicy beer. It features a combination of Citra, Centennial, Simcoe and Amarillo hops, imparting fruity, tropical and citrusy notes to complement the round, soft mouthfeel of a hazy IPA.
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Ratings by DuaneL:
Reviewed by DuaneL from Delaware
4/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This is an excellent hazy - was highly touted by one of the young salesmen at Stateline in Elkton. However, too pricey - at almost $4 for a 16-0z can. Will stay with Reckless Brewings' Illustrious Buddha, similar in taste/feel but more reasonable.
May 26, 2019More User Ratings:
Rated by JustABridgeTooFar
4.09/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.09/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
First NEIPA I got into. Had it on my 21st birthday and have never departed from this style.
Outstanding.
Oct 25, 2023Outstanding.
Reviewed by NeilSilber1 from California
4.46/5 rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.46/5 rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours golden murky haze with nice white fluffy foamy crown from tall pint can to tall tulip glass that recedes and clumps as it laces to the side. Beautiful notes of juicy citrus orange and pineapple with honey sweet hoppy accents that are not overly bitter. Great easy drinking unfiltered New England style Hazy IPA from Placentia CA at 6.8% ABV.
Apr 18, 2023Reviewed by Rug from Massachusetts
3.92/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.92/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Canned 1/15/23
Well, it’s not the freshest, but thanks to Tavour I’m finally able to try Bruery’s offshoot brewery, Offshoot! I’ve been wanting to try their stuff for a while, but it doesn’t see any distribution to the east coast. Let’s see what their classic NEIPA is all about
Pours a cloudy orange gold with 3 fingers of frothy off white head that slowly fades to a cap and leaves decent lacing
It still smells relatively fresh, though this seems to lean more into classic WCIPA territory with a bit of NEIPA character to balance. I’m picking up on aromas of grapefruit zest, orange marmalade, caramel malt, papaya, peppery hops, hobey, overripe cantaloupe, and light weed
It’s a bit more tropical in taste which I appreciate, though still closer to its west coast roots. On the front end of the sip I’m tasting pineapple juice, bready malt, grasay hops, orange juice, grapefruit zest, light caramel, papaya, and a touch of gooseberry. The swallow brings notes of grapefruit zest, orange marmalade, grassy hops, bready malt, weed, pineapple juice, papaya, and light caramel
A medium body pairs with gentle carbonation, resulting in a slick beer. Finishes a tad sticky which takes away from its drinkability a bit
This isn’t bad by any means, but honestly a bit of a let down. It doesn’t feel like the quality I usually get from Bruery beers. Oh well, it’s far from the worst NEIPA I’ve had
Apr 03, 2023Well, it’s not the freshest, but thanks to Tavour I’m finally able to try Bruery’s offshoot brewery, Offshoot! I’ve been wanting to try their stuff for a while, but it doesn’t see any distribution to the east coast. Let’s see what their classic NEIPA is all about
Pours a cloudy orange gold with 3 fingers of frothy off white head that slowly fades to a cap and leaves decent lacing
It still smells relatively fresh, though this seems to lean more into classic WCIPA territory with a bit of NEIPA character to balance. I’m picking up on aromas of grapefruit zest, orange marmalade, caramel malt, papaya, peppery hops, hobey, overripe cantaloupe, and light weed
It’s a bit more tropical in taste which I appreciate, though still closer to its west coast roots. On the front end of the sip I’m tasting pineapple juice, bready malt, grasay hops, orange juice, grapefruit zest, light caramel, papaya, and a touch of gooseberry. The swallow brings notes of grapefruit zest, orange marmalade, grassy hops, bready malt, weed, pineapple juice, papaya, and light caramel
A medium body pairs with gentle carbonation, resulting in a slick beer. Finishes a tad sticky which takes away from its drinkability a bit
This isn’t bad by any means, but honestly a bit of a let down. It doesn’t feel like the quality I usually get from Bruery beers. Oh well, it’s far from the worst NEIPA I’ve had
Reviewed by SpeedwayJim from New York
3.71/5 rDev -9.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.71/5 rDev -9.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
19.2 oz can into a Heady Topper stemless snifter.
Pours a clear copper color with a 1 finger foamy head. A hazy IPA that's not hazy. Nice. Nose is dried leaves, citrus, grapefruit, some caramel too for good measure. Beer opens sweet. Brown sugar, clementine, and caramel. Dried tea leaves in the middle with a hint of overripe peach and orange. End is rind and cane sugar. Body is light with ample carbonation. Crisp, clean, and drinkable.
Good balance and flavor. I like the canning format.
Feb 17, 2023Pours a clear copper color with a 1 finger foamy head. A hazy IPA that's not hazy. Nice. Nose is dried leaves, citrus, grapefruit, some caramel too for good measure. Beer opens sweet. Brown sugar, clementine, and caramel. Dried tea leaves in the middle with a hint of overripe peach and orange. End is rind and cane sugar. Body is light with ample carbonation. Crisp, clean, and drinkable.
Good balance and flavor. I like the canning format.
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.75/5 rDev -8.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -8.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
16 oz can From Spikes. Hazy, milky straw colr, small white head. Light citrusy aroma, fruity. Taste is also gentle, creamy, mild bitterness. Very subdued, but full of flavor.
Oct 08, 2022Rated by flgimp from Pennsylvania
4.09/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.09/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Nice
Feb 22, 2022Rated by Winton_Ross from New York
3.92/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Decent definitely, but wish for a bit more fruitiness, maybe some mosaic, and maybe a tad cleaner? (Did have some Syrah which may be affecting me).
Feb 22, 2022
Relax from Offshoot Beer Co.
Beer rating:
91 out of
100 with
339 ratings
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