Sunday, April 22, 2018

Melvin Brewing 4x8 Triple IPA


Beer Name: 4x8 Triple IPA
Brewery: Melvin Brewing (Jackson Hole, WY; Alpine, WY)
ABV: 12.0%
How sold: Only on draft
Where bought: N.W.I.P.A. (Portland, OR)
Price: $6.00 for 12 oz pour (I ordered a half pour)

Date Purchased: April 2, 2018
Date Drank: April 2, 2018
When brewed? Limited-time beer. Only released for Melvin's International 2x4 Day (April 2) to exclusive places.
IBUs: 100 (approximate)




What's on the Website: "The legend of the 4x8 is way hardcore.  2x4 Day is your chance to try the 4x8 along with five RIIPAs under one roof, Melvin family reunion style. According to taproom lore, the creation of the 4x8 was an accident, like many great works of genius. One of the brewers at Thai Me Up had one too many and forgot to write down that he had dry hopped the 2x4, and founder Jeremy Tofte dumped in another dry hop schedule the very next day. Just like that, the 4x8 was born." Read more here!

Where distributed: As of April 2018, Melvin Brewing beers can be found in at least nine states (CA, CO, ID, OR, MA, NY, VT, WA, and WY) and British Columbia. Check the distribution list!

REVIEW:
Appearance (5%): Poured clear dark golden into an IPA glass. Frothy white head, awesome lacing. 4.5/5

Smell (25%): Tropical hoppy grapefruit. Malt complements so well. Typical West Coast-style IPA. 4.75/5

Taste (40%): Tropical malt forward, with slight octane as expected, but tons of tropical grapefruit at the end and into the aftertaste. Ridiculously smooth and delicious for 12%. 4.5/5

Mouthfeel (10%): Medium-full bodied, good carbonation. A bit juicy and slightly sticky to retain the citrus bitterness. 4.75/5

Overall (20%): An outstanding Triple IPA. I finally got to try the fabled 4x8 Triple IPA after a few years of enjoying the other Melvin offerings. To me, this beer lived up to all expectations. For 12%, this beer drinks easy, and you'll be able to appreciate all the tropical flavors. Only downside is I have to wait another year to get the next pour. 4.75/5

Final Weighted Rating: 4.613/5

No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.