Thoroughbred
Drastic Measures Brewing Company

Type: 16-oz. can
Reviewed as: New England Double / Imperial IPA
Glass: Melvin 14-oz. Spiegelau IPA glass
Price: n/a
From: Sam
Purchased: n/a; Received Nov. 18, 2021
Consumed: Nov. 20, 2021
Misc.: Canned on Aug. 30, 2021

Thanks, Sam!

Was lucky enough to get this one and a bunch of other good stuff from Sam. Decided to start with this one since it was the oldest hoppy beer (canned on Aug. 30), usually older than my 60-day rule to review but decided to go with it anyway. Not a lot of descriptions, except for one that called it a hazy DIPA with Galaxy and Nelson.

Poured a light golden hazy color with 2-to-3 fingers of white rocky-to-frothy head. Could see just a few bubbles coming up along the sides of the glass. World-class layered lacing. World-class foamy retention. (Sight - 4.50)

Smelled a little more Nelson than Galaxy but both were present. In order got tangerine, Tang, orange citrus, peach, passion fruit, papaya, melon and pineapple. Smelled a little better from the can. (Smell - 4.00)

Tasted about as good as the nose. In order got Galaxy, Nelson, tangerine, Tang, melon, orange citrus, peach, passion fruit, papaya, pineapple, floral and some lingering spice. (Taste - 4.00)

Medium body. Creamy texture. Average carbonation. Longer juicy finish. (Feel - 4.25)

This was an outstanding hazy DIPA overall. Glad I got to try it. (Overall - 4.00)

4.06 | 91 | A-

 

 

Pours a hazy lemon straw color with thin white head and lacing. Smell is lemon citrus and fruity berries. Taste is citrus and passion fruit mixed with white wine,grapes. Taste is soft with ABV well hidden some dryness in finish.