India Pale Ale (IPA)
Lost Barrel Brewing

This one was called "American IPA" on the can. Fairly good IPA, balanced between hops and malt, not overly bitter, Except for the mild grapefruit flavor/hop selection (Citra and Mosaic), this could have been an English IPA. Poured from a 16 oz can into a pint glass, this beer foamed up quite a bit as I opened the can, After it settled down, I observed a clear copper color and a medium sized foamy white head with good retention and thick bands of foamy lacing. O subsequent pours, the color seemed darker (more amber) and more hazy. Aroma was mild and piney. Taste included dry biscuity malt and mild bitterness, with a touch of grapefruit along with the piney aspect. Between the biscuity malt and subdied bitterness, it reminded me of an English IPA. Mouthfeel was light with just a little bitterness. Nothing exceptional but a nice break from the onslaught of NEIPAs available!!!

 

On tap at the brewery.

Middle gold with a decent head.

Primarily citrus aroma and flavor. While not great, the aroma is average American IPA with C hops; grapefruit, hint of pine, some floral.

Watery caramel, thin citrus hops with no depth. The one pleasant point is the grapefruit pith bitterness that does have some backbone.

Light body, medium-brisk carbonation.

This is the worst IPA I’ve had in quite some time. This new brewery has a beautiful location and building, and even good food, but the brewing currently leaves something to be desired based on this and another beer I tried.