Nephology Series: Rakau Juicy IPA
Three Notch'd Brewing Co. (Craft Kitchen & Brewery)

Poured from a 16oz can into pint glass in June 2023. There was a canned date of 12/09/2022 on the bottom of the can. This was a gift from a friend, and I drank less than 3 months later.

Appearance: Medium gold color with 2-finger white head. It is deep with a very hazy complexion. The head is very thick, and it lasts a minute, leaving a small covering. There is a medium amount of lacing on the glass.

Smell: Strong aroma of pineapple and grapefruit, as well as some hops and pine. As listed on the can, a very fruity aroma. The aroma was moderately strong as soon as the can was opened. The fruit aromas are more prominent than the other aromas.

Taste: Nice balanced taste between the fruit (grapefruit and pineapple) and hops that is not overpowering. The sweetness and bitter edge are well-balanced. Has a very nice after-taste that lasts a moderate amount of time. Overall a nice balance and very drinkable.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied. Also, medium average alcohol, which matches the 8% listed on the can.

This is a very good NE-IPA. It has a nice mix of citrus, hops, and other flavors, which makes it enjoyable. Reminds me of excellent hazy IPAs from Adroit Theory. The overall balance is excellent. I would definitely buy this if available.