S.A.M.U.S.
GameCraft Brewing

 

Slight haze on the amber brew with plenty of foam in the Duvel tulip. Inviting aromatics of mango and citrus. Intensely fruity flavors with mango, and orange and grapefruit peel. Moderately sweet, which gives it a marmalade taste, but even more bitter.

They call this an unfiltered IPA. No hop listing. It's strongly flavored with a distinct bitter aftertaste. As many good beers as I have had from GameCraft, their IPAs seem to be increasingly bitter. From the 32 oz crowler can purchased at the brewpub.

From tasting notes 12/12/19
Had on-tap at Gamecraft Brewing in Laguna Hills, CA

Appearance - Served up in a Willi pint, hazy and orange in color with a fair, consistent layer of sudd covering the surface. Strong lacing, with thick chunks and webbing covering the glass.

Smell - Fruity, citrusy aroma with hints of orange, grapefruit, pineapple and mango.

Taste - Follows the nose. Soft, tropical fruitiness upfront with notes of mango, papaya, lesser apricot, and pineapple. Dies down mid-taste, then grapefruit comes in near the finish, adding some bitterness in the aftertaste.

Mouthfeel - Medium in body with fair, slightly tingly carbonation. Smooth, slick drinker before a slightly crisp and dry finish.

Overall - Tasty hazy IPA. Crushable. I'm not mad at it.