Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Sexual Fluctuation

Sexual Fluctuation, Equilibrium Brewery, Middletown, NY
(Imperial IPA)
Collaboration with District 96 Beer Factory. Pours a turbid, golden-yellow with a nice, thick, white head. Aromas of citrus, oranges and tangerine pulp, light lemongrass.  Taste has oranges and grapefruit rind. Some tropicals in there like mango and hints of pineapple. Light creamy mouthfeel with an earthy quality. Mild bitterness. Dry finish. Clocks in at 8% abv.

Curiosity 44

Curiosity 44, Tree House Brewing Company, Charlton, MA
(IPA)
Typical hazy yellow-orange pour and fluffy, white head. Aromas of mangos, orange juice, and lemon zest. Similar taste. Mild sweetness to start and finishes dry and juicy.  Does that make sense?  Soft body. 7.9% abv.

Curiosity 43

Curiosity 43, Tree House Brewing Company, Charlton, MA
(IPA)
Hazy yellow pour with a thick white head. Aromas of tropical fruit, grapefruit, and meaty orange pulp. Taste is similar, tropical fruits, grapefruit tartness balanced with orange sweetness, and citrus rinds. Medium bodied. 7.1% abv.

Lights Out

Lights Out, Tree House Brewing Company, Charlton, MA
(American Pale Ale, Rated 97)
Turbid yellow-orange pour. Aroma is fruity with sweet oranges, subtle pine, and a little bready. Tastes of fresh ripe oranges, citrus zest, and a bit pithy. Creamy, light mouthfeel. Dry with a slightly bitter finish. Crush-ably delicious at 5.4% abv.