Unruly Passenger
Newark Local Beer Co.

This is the first Newark Local Beer Co. offering I've had from a can rather than a draft pour. The 16 oz. can was filled yesterday and poured into a pint glass. It pours a hazy, golden orange with a half finger of creamy, milk-white head and sheen of soapy lacing. It boasts a big, floral nose with lots of lemon, lime, tangerine, honeydew melon, and some sweet tropical fruit. The taste is also fresh and fruity. The Motueka hops (one of my favorites) are bright and deliver lots of lemon and lime, along with melon and a hint of stone fruit. The Cascade hops add a touch of spice and resinous pine. The Nelson Sauvin is initially understated but appears more prominent as the ale breathes in the glass. It adds the familiar notes of dry white wine. I'm not sure I could identify it if I didn't know it were there. The balance of tart citrus, sweet tropical fruit, and white wine grape is outstanding. This ale is moderate in body and carbonation and it drinks very easily for 8.5% ABV. Overall, Unruly Passenger is, in my opinion, the best IPA yet released by Newark Local Beer.