Smash IPA
Great Lakes Brewing Co.

 

 

 

I got a 6pck of this beer from a Kroger while driving North through Delaware, OH to my folks for July 4th. It poured a clear golden with white head that is leaving some lace. The scent had citrus peel spice notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with slightly bitter fruit presence. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall its a good beer.

Enjoy by 9/22/20. 12oz can poured into a tulip. Pours a pale golden with great clarity and transparency with bubbles racing upwards; fluffy and creamy eggshell white head that falls slowly leaving great thick retention and sticky lacing. The aromas are herbal and floral along with some hints of tropical fruit. Crackers and fresh bread are there. Malts are there. The flavors follow the nose. Lots of fresh grass leading the way. More herbal and floral notes. It's pretty earthy. Hints of grapefruit and mango. Malts basically take a backseat. Nice bitterness. Finishes clean and dry. Mouthfeel is very nice. It's light-bodied with active carbonation. It's sharp, crisp, smooth and easy to drink.

This is a pretty nice IPA, especially considering it's 4.3% ABV. It's extremely clean, crisp and refreshing. It's perfect for the hotter weather and is something you can drink a few of. The craftsmanship is impressive. They did a really nice job with this one. It's a solid showcase of mosaic hops. Well done.