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Recluse Brew Works

This is a fresh and crisp tasting IPA that has its lager roots in the taste. Not much in the aroma department though it does have a mild citrus taste and aroma. Very good lager IPA. Rated 2-11-2024

Look: Pours a slightly opaque yellow with a fizzy white head that settles to a lid and leaves good lacing behind

Aroma: Orange, pink grapefruit, light floral notes, raspberry, nectarine, lemongrass, apricot, and bready malt

Taste: Opens up with a nice mix of orange and grapefruit-led citrus fruit that hits quick and starts deepening. Nectarine, apricot, and raspberries are act two and it’s here that some honeysuckle and jasmine come through as well before citrus return to close it out, along with a light bite

Mouthfeel: Full but light, clean, medium-high carbonation, and light but felt dryness on the finish

Overall: I dig it. Another winner from these folks and the hoppy parts of this held up really well given that my can is three months old and from a place that often has beer stored warm at times. A nice citrus and stone fruit blend with a touch of berries and flowers, plus the Cold IPA feel – deceivingly light, crisp, and clean. Worth checking out