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Central Waters Brewing Co.

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Brewery: Central Waters Brewing Co.
Style: American IPA

This review is based upon two encounters first was 5 oz sample at the tap room . And then I bought an unopened can to take home and tasted it at the next day.


Look: 4.0 l 5.0
The beer is very orange (SRM ~14), much darker than other IPAs I tasted that day. It is mostly clear but has floating particulate, likely from the double dry hop. I did not notice that at the tap room. It forms a dense head. The carbonation out of the can is audible as the bubbles pop — a sound reminiscent of Rice Krispies.


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American IPA, 7.5% ABV, canned 10/3/2025

Look: Very orange (SRM ~14), darker than other IPAs I tasted. Clear with floating particulate, likely from the double dry hop. Dense head. Carbonation audible — Rice Krispies popping as bubbles rise.

Smell: 4.00 l 5.00
IPA-style hops: citrus, pine, hints of tropical fruit, berry, and faint fruit loop. Nutty, malty undertones.

Taste:4.0 l5.0
Orange first, then pine, then mango, finishing with a late bitter clamp. Sweet citrus emerges alongside the nutty, malty base.

Mouthfeel: 4.0 l 5.0
Medium body, balanced bitterness, lively carbonation emphasizing the audible bubble pop.

Overall: 4.0 l5.0
A hybrid IPA — malty, sweet, and hoppy. Confusing but deliberate. Five ounces is not enough to fully evaluate. And even after a 12 oz can It's still somewhat perplexing . It stands out for darker color, Vienna malt character, and bold DDH aroma. It also has many layers of flavors due to the dry hop varieties those are all listed on the can and each contributes uniqueness which unveils itself in layers.