Focus Point
Arvon Brewing Co.

 

“Vermont-style IPA,” per their description.

I’m expecting a cloudy pour and juicy notes, focal topper amalgam, and that’s what I get—big, big aroma with lots of pineapple and some white wine grape notes, with a creamy body and more of the same. Citra and Mosaic deliver on this beauty.

Received from @BigIronH in the NBS BIF #16. Canned on 10/19/2022. Poured into a tulip glass. It pours a hazy, golden-honey color with a large, creamy, bright white cap and thick, soapy lacing. The aromatic, fruity nose includes tangerine, pineapple, grapefruit, and a whiff of ripe red berry. Its taste, however, emphasizes tart, fairly bitter lemon and grapefruit with only faint notes of the sweeter fruit I smelled. The tried and true bill of Citra and Mosaic works well. While the hop bitterness isn't overpowering it's sharp and clean. This ale has a fairly lite, crisp mouth feel with solid carbonation and it drinks easily at 7% ABV. Overall, it's a basic recipe for an American IPA that's well-executed and enjoyable.

 

 

ONE PINT can
Served in a stemless wine glass

This beer pours an orangish yellow hue and turbid. It is topped with an inch of tan head that leaves spotty lacing.

It has a nice citrus aroma with a strong leaning towards grapefruit.

Good citrus flavor. Grapefruit in the finish. Some pine in the finish as well.

Full bodied with a creamy mouthfeel

Excellent IPA from Arvon. Lots of citrus.

A - Pours a hazy gold with a one finger fizzy white head. Very light soapy lacing.

S - Aroma is orange, lemon, grapefruit and piney hops.

T - The taste is orange, mango, grapefruit and piney resinous hops.

M - Medium body with medium/low carbonation. Creamy mouthfeel with a soft dry finish.

O - Really solid IPA.