Our primary gripe with last week’s beer was the nondescript nature of its packaging, which we deemed “minimalist and unassuming.” This week’s beer is arguably even worse at making a name for itself; in fact, it doesn’t even try. The only thing that sets this beer apart from other IPAs is its centrally emblazoned description as “hazy.” The only thing that sets this beer apart from other hazy IPAs is that it’s delicious.
Even as a panel of hazy IPA aficionados, we were struck by this beer’s softness to the tongue. With tact reminiscent of a marriage counselor at an exclusive private practice, this beer seamlessly reconciles the seemingly incompatible yeastiness of a pilsner with the juicy tang of a hoppier IPA. The taste is round, delicate, and translucent, but still packs a jab—it feels darker than it does watery. Even the subtlest nuances of its flavor profile are appealing, making this beer tasty whether or not it has been refrigerated through: it need not conceal its rougher edges behind the numbing effects of extreme frigidity. At 6.2% ABV, it also induces enough of a buzz to distract you from the dubious scent permeating the Herald office, while not hitting you like a truck careening around a sharp corner. In the end, this beer tastes like what you remember of a glass of cold whole milk—pleasant, that is, before you developed your dairy sensitivity.
Overall: 9.1/10
