New Beer Weekend #100

Back in 90's and early 00's I was a big IPA hop head. Had to try everyone I could, but burned out on them and went back to Lagers. Now I'm so out of touch with the IPA world I don't know if should rate them. Out dated and unqualified I might be. But I will give a try.
At Central water I sampled 3 new IPA'S. they were: Far Out Messenger, Red Thunder & Future Days
I thought Red Thunder IPA was the best so I got a 32oz crowler for home. And I'm a drinking it now:
Look: ugly body, A murky redish amber body. some would say it's haze, I called it murky. Ok head off white head that hangs on and leaves plenty of lacing.
Smell: sweet malt, Pine, citrus
Taste is a mixture of a bunch of things. When sampling I thought this one was most complex of the 3. Starts with a smooth sweet malt, maybe a hint of caramel. Then the hops kick in and you get pine & citrus. Next you get a peach/white grape flavor. The aftertaste is grapefruit. The bitterness and sweetness notes/levels change and shift often with this beer.
Feel is ok, rather smooth
I will give it a 3.95/5 overall.
https://untappd.com/b/central-waters-brewing-company-red-thunder-pilot-series/4786040

 

For a beer to be that high and show minimal signs of alcohol is extraordinary. It was a perfect drink to close out Father’s Day 2022, and for that Mr O’ I thank you very much.