Burt Macklin
Turning Point Beer

taste is like orange juice as most hazy ipas, but there's some off putting taste to me, not sure it's artificial flavor or it's just too sweet and bitter at the same time.
also, at $7 a can this is very pricy over the taste.

Pours a hazy blend of orange, ruby, and gold, with a brief, foamy head that fades quickly. The color closely resembles pink grapefruit juice, opaque with a pinkish-yellow hue. When held up to strong light, a little shines through at the top. The head, about 3.5 cm at its peak with a firm center pour, settles to a thin ring and sparse layer. Lacing is minimal, just a few scattered bubbles, which isn’t surprising for a beer at 10.8% ABV.

The aroma is a bold, juicy mix of tropical and stone fruits, with hints of overripe melon and grapefruit. A strong citrus nose mostly grapefruit and mixed citrus starts off intense but gradually fades. The flavor leans toward sweet citrus, like grapefruit punch, with a lingering zest and a touch of alcohol warmth on the finish. There’s no off-flavors like diacetyl or DMS, and the high ABV is surprisingly well hidden.

On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and slightly watery, with soft carbonation that gives it a smooth, easy-drinking feel. While enjoyable, some might find the sweetness a bit much, especially compared to other triple IPAs, making it feel slightly off balance.

Final thoughts: This bold, citrus-forward brew, an amped-up twist on Johnny Karate with added blood orange is dangerously drinkable at 10.8%. It’s flavorful and aromatic, but the sweetness may not appeal to everyone. If you're having more than one, call a ride.

 

 

 

 

16oz can from Tavour. Orange, ruby, golden with a small foamy head, which subsides quickly. Looks like pink grapefruit juice. Aroma is a big fruity melange of overripe tropical and stone fruit, even a little watermelon. Taste brings citrus peel to the mix, more tropical punch. Booziness on the back end.

Received from @r0rschach post NBS BIF 10 – Thanks John! Reviewed 2/14/20.
Undated 16 oz can. Stored at home at 42 degrees and served at 55 degrees in a hand washed and dried Jester King snifter.
Appearance – 3.75.
First pour – Hazy with a pinkish-yellow cast.
Body – Looks like pink grapefruit juice, opaque. When held to direct light, some penetration occurs at the top.
Head – Average (Maximum 3.5 cm, aggressive center pour), off-white, medium density, average retention, diminishing to a three to five mm crown and a thin partial layer.
Lacing – poor, but not unexpected for 10.8% ABV. Just a few tiny islands of tiny bubbles.
Aroma – 4 – Strong grapefruit/mixed citrus aroma which gradually weakens.
Flavor – 4 – Kind of generic citrus juicy with a tendency toward grapefruit. The citrusy taste has a long hangtime. No alcohol (10.8 % ABV as marked on the label. No diacetyl, no dimethylsulfide.
Palate – 4 – Medium, watery, soft carbonation.
Final impression and summation: 3.75 (Minus 0.25 point for an undated can). A pleasing citrusy IPA with a very deceptive alcohol level – drink three of these then Uber home.

 

 

 

We took our wildly popular Johnny Karate, added a huge dose of blood orange, and the delicious result is Burt Macklin. This beer clocks in at a massive 10.8% abv and was the best damn agent the FBI had until being framed for stealing the president's rubies

I like triples but it was too sweet and out of balance compared to others I have had.