Deschutes Brewery Co. Bend, OR
Notes:
White I.P.A.
12oz Bottle
5.6% ABV
Appearance:
Pours a sour lemon juice yellow…reminiscent of spring with it's look of a floral IPA…very light and delicate…some head did form when I poured
it, but not much remains, can’t really even call that a consistent layer…for
its light color, it’s real hazy, I can barely see my finger through the
glass…it’s an interesting color, but the lack of head is a
detriment…(3.5/5)
Smell: Light,
floral, lemon, banana…fresh, lively, and light…it’s like a spring breeze
running through a daisy field…definitely has Belgian style qualities, I’m
catching hints of yeast, pepper, tropical fruits, coriander, grass, bubblegum…it’s
nice, different and refreshing…(4/5)
Taste: Mildly
sour, citrus zesty, yeasty (aka noticeable damp forest/mushroom-like
funkiness), floral, grassy, very lively…tons of flavors going on…sweet bready
malts, coriander and a touch of lemon peel resin bitterness…YUM! (4/5)
Mouthfeel:
Light body, medium carbonation (very soft feel)…it does fluff up a bit
on my palate spreading lemony resinous bitterness…it’s light, refreshing,
crisp…very light for something considered an IPA, but it definitely works
here…(4.25/5)
Overall: This
is a wonderful variation to the IPA…I wasn’t sure if I would really enjoy a
“white” IPA, but this is good, real good…the coriander and yeast don’t over do
it here, only enhance and compliment…the flavor is super drinkable and
refreshing, this is the perfect summertime brew…I could drink several of these
while watching a day game at Wrigley Field or hanging out on the disc golf
course over at Hudson Mills and be very happy…this brew came to me highly
recommended and now I pass it on to you…if you haven’t tried this uniquely
delicious brew yet, now is the time…life is to short to be withholding to
yourself…(4.25/5)
Score:
(4.02/5)
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