Arcanist
Sceptre Brewing Arts

 

 

Poured from 16oz can dated 8/19/20 into a snifter glass, hazy pale orange with half fingers worth of head that dissipates to the edges shortly after the last drop. Aroma is sharp citrus, orange peel, pineapple and lemongrass, plus something that seems just slightly off, but ties back to the hop varietal after taking a sip. Noticeably undercarbonated, mouthfeel is a little heavy; flavors reminiscent of a cocktail - a mixture of fresh juice and something boozy before giving way to a finish that is grassy, lemony, and a bit hot. Overall, it's a muddled mess and would probably be better over ice with a maraschino cherry. DDH with citra, but this just tastes like a whole bunch of malts and hops thrown together with no finesse. I'm sure some will like it's aggressiveness, but it's certainly not for me.