Refraction In Action
Moksa Brewing Company

 

Type: 16-oz. can
Reviewed as: New England Triple / Imperia IPA
Glass: Pure Project 16-oz. brandy snifter glass
Price: $6.54
From: Bottlecraft Beer Shop in San Diego, Calif. (Liberty Station)
Purchased: Aug. 29, 2021
Consumed: Sept. 2, 2021
Misc.: Canned on Aug. 4, 2021; Can read 10 pct. ABV.

Picked up four different beers from Bottlecraft while in Liberty Station. Pretty much grabbed this one because I saw “Moksa” and “Hazy IPA.” Untappd description was “Our Hazy Triple IPAs are as close to full hop saturation as we get with a overall dosing rate of 7.7 lbs per bbl combo of Citra, Galaxy, and Strata. Heavy, heavy tropical notes of pineapple, tangerine, passionfruit and lychee are all present in this hop bomb.”

Poured a light golden murky color with three fingers of rocky-to-frothy white head. Could see just a few bubbles coming up along the sides of the glass. Perfect foamy layered lacing. Perfect retention. (Sight - 5.00)

Smelled pretty nice right from the start. Got Galaxy, grapefruit, Citra, passion fruit, Strata, pineapple, weed, mixed berry, peach, nectarine and stone fruit. Not quite as good out of the can. (Smell - 4.25)

Tasted just as good as the nose. Damn. This is a banger. In order got grapefruit, Galaxy, Citra, dank weed, passion fruit, Strata, pineapple, mixed berry, peach blossom, floral, nectarine and stone fruit. So damn smooth for 10 pct. ABV. (Taste - 4.50)

Medium body. Creamy texture. Average carbonation. Long, smooth finish. (Feel - 4.75)

This was a great beer. Glad I got a chance to try it. (Overall - 4.50)

4.50 | 100 | A+

Poured from can at fridge temp. Pours a very murky orange with little head. Nose is tropical fruit - mango, passion fruit, papaya. A bit of citrus follows - mostly grapefruit. Taste follows the nose, but is more hoppy than the nose would suggest. Definitely a tropical note, but also some pine resin, leather, grapefruit peel, wheat, and a bit of honey. Overall a really nice TIPA.