DDH NonBinary Code
Phase Three Brewing Company

16oz can. Bottom stamp reads 'PACKAGED ON 08-16-2023'.
Hazy, pale to medium gold colored body. Two fingers of white head and this becomes a partial cap and a high ring. Leaves behind wide rings and small webs of lacing.
Aroma of lime, passionfruit, and lemon. When warmed there is an herb smell.
Taste is rich, with depth. Mature flavors of mango, papaya, lime, lemon, and with lesser contributions from citrus and berry. Generally sweet, with very little bitterness. Long lasting fruity sweet aftertaste.
Medium mouth feel. Very balanced presentation, neither too overly sweet and with minimal bitterness (just some earthy hops).
Very presentable at four months in the can. Excellently constructed brew.

 

Canned 8/16/23 (6 weeks ago)

Appearance: Pours a mostly clear (15% clarity) medium to pale, dusky orange color with a strong white head. SRM of 8. (4.00)

Aroma: Strong aromas of orange citrus, grapefruit citrus, lemon/lime zest, pineapple, some white grape in vinous notes. Passion fruit. (4.00)

Flavor: Strong and juicy flavors of orange, grapefruit citrus, pineapple, lime, green melon and mango papaya. Berry medleys and mint dance off the end. Juicy, green and mildly sweet. (4.25)

Feel: Medium body, average carbonation, juicy, mildly sweet but clean. (4.00)

Compared to Phase 3 DDH Adhara 9/2023: Pours darker, stronger aromas. More lime, grapefruit, passionfruit, green melon and grape. Less orange zest and dankness. Similar body, more flavor overall. Winner: Nonbinary Code

Compared to Phase 3 DDH Cryptid Haze 10/2023: Pours similar, milder head. Stronger aromas. More zest, floral, grapefruit citrus, white grape. Less dank and resinous orange and berries. Dryer, cleaner, zestier, but also more flavor. Winner: Nonbinary Code

Compared to Phase 3 DDH Bokeh Orbs 10/2023: Pours identical, stronger aromas. More green, floral citrus, lime, white grape. Less earthy orange. Juicier and zestier. Winner: Nonbinary Code

Compared to The Veil This World Is Not Real 10/2023: Pours lighter, stronger. Stronger aromas. Less orange, tangerine, resinous notes. More tropical grape and berry medley. Winner: Phase Three

Compared to BlackStack 100 Year Jubilee 10/2023: Pours darker, stronger head. Milder aromas. More tropical melon and berry medley. Less green citrus, grapefruit, lime, green grape. Less green.

Compared to Hop Butcher The Jewels 10/2023: Pours darker, similar head. Milder aromas. More zesty grapefruit and lime. Less tropical pineapple, green melon and grape. Similar sweetness. Overall, quite similar.

Overall: Most impressive. Nice New Zealand hop flavors from Nectaron balance well with the lime from Moteuka. Great hop combination and showcase of Moteuka. Exactly the NEIPA I wanted. (Rating: 4.20)