Galactic Syringe
Imprint Beer Company

A big thanks to @jzeilinger for the can!
Triple Dry Hopped version
16oz can poured into a Reuben's Then & Now glass

P hazy, nearly-opaque gold/orange w/ a 1f white head; quick recession; light lacing left behind
N light-med juicy melons and indiscernible ripe fruit
T bold juicy sweetness barrages the palate- peach, passion fruit, tropical notes, and a touch of citrus; subtle milk sugar and green hops present as well; light crackery malt supports; vibrant and well balanced profile
Mf med-full bodied w/ med carb; suits the profile well
O an excellent juice-filled hazy; drinks easy; would definitely have again given the opportunity

review date: 11.24.23
can date: n/a

 

 

 

 

indications tell me that there is indeed a difference between galactic syringe and the triple dry hopped version. this review is for the triple dry hopped version. poured from a can (dated 9/21/22) into a 16oz nonic pint glass.


appearance: a nice hazy deep gold with an almost perfectly white head. starts tall, lingers slowly to a lovely 2-3mm. over time, this diminishes further to a gentle covering. excellent lacing which coats the entire glass except for the spout-like area that the beer is consumed from.

smell: pineapple, peach, and nectarine on the forefront, backed by a slight strawberry tone and very slight hints of dankness. very soft on the nose. nothing piercing or aggressive about this.

taste: orange and guava, front and center. these are the overwhelming flavors here. despite that, the finish is almost pineapple-like with hints of vanilla. very juicy but also gentle. it reminds me of an orange creamsicle, but a bit more tropical. the alcohol taste is very well blended into the overall flavor.

feel: very soft, creamy, and dense. this is a hefty one, definitely a sipping beer, and it holds up to being a triple IPA. honestly, it feels more like an R.W. Knudsen's nectar than a beer.

overall: this is the type of beer that defines one in a 16oz can: strong, juicy, and thick. if intricacy is what you're after, it is best enjoyed in a 12oz snifter (i had the other 3 i bought in snifters!) but if you want to thoroughly enjoy a beer from one glass, a nonic pint is the way to go. it warms up over time, bringing out even more flavors, and the lacing left over is simply top notch. this is a hell of a beer.

 

 

nice hoppy ipa smooth to drink a beer for all day

 

Can dated 9/23/21 into pint glass. Pours a very hazy/bordering on murky bright gold, with a nice off-white head. Good lacing. Initial impression is fairly sweet grapefruit, pineapple, orange, and mango, with a bit of pine resin to balance the sweetness. Mouthfeel is soft and smooth. Finish is sweet and smooth, with little residual bitterness. My first beer from Imprint, and I'm impressed!

 

Loved it

 

 

Canned on: 09-23-21

A - Opaque medium golden tan color with thick, dense, white lacing circling the top.

S - Dank citrus, peach, and passion fruit jump out of the glass and permeate the nose. Overall is dank, juicy, and agressive.

T - Dank peach, passion fruit, citrus, citrus rind, peppery spice, and sweet red grapefruit. Finishes balanced with a nod towards the sweeter side with lingering citrus rind and peppery spice.

M - Full bodied and chewy with some dryness on the back of the tongue while the rest of the mouth waters.

O - This is a pretty fantastic IPA and well worth a try.

Must be galaxy season. Drank on same night I had a ddh space diamonds from other half and a death tripper from tired hands. This was inferior to those other two single hop galaxy ipas. Not bad. Just not at the same level.

Excellent NE IPA.