Voodoo IPA
FIRST The Craft Beer Co.

 

Interesting that this beer had a very subtle aroma and flavor, made me think if it was already past the date? Tastes citrusy but quite thin and bitter, almost like a grapefruit juice watered down in a pitcher. To be honest, it doesn’t even feel like “an IPA” IPA…
Next update halfway through the beer. Having warmed up quite a bit, it feels much better, has more body to it, the thin wateriness is more or less gone. It is much more like an IPA now, does even have some juiciness to it but it is still a bit lacking. Lacking punch, originality or even something that makes an IPA great. Not bad per se, but I can’t even say that it is good either.

I had this beer on-tap at the FIRST BBQ in Budapest in an IPA glass.

Appearance: medium golden hue with a dash of haze and a finger of frothy ivory foam. Seems pretty legit!

Smell: lightly grassy and musty hop aroma with a light malt. It's ... OK.

Taste: slightly sweet malt with grassy, somewhat fruity, juicy hops. Not too original, but not bad either.

Mouthfeel: medium body with a good level of carbonation and a decent creaminess.

Overall: a decent IPA, if not a great one. There are better examples out there.