Reuben's Brews / Grains of Wrath Haze Maze Double IPA

Beer Name: Haze Maze
Brewery: Reuben's Brews (Seattle, WA) in collaboration with Grains of Wrath Brewing (Camas, WA)
ABV: 9.0%
How sold: 4-packs of 16 oz tallboy cans; on draft
Where bought: Belmont Station (Portland, OR)
Price: $4.67 for 16 oz. single tallboy can

Date Purchased: December 22, 2017
Date Drank: December 24, 2017
When brewed? Limited-time beer. Released December 9, 2017 at Reuben's.
IBUs: 50 (according to Untappd)

Commercial Description: "A juicy, hazy IPA made in collaboration with Mike Hunsaker and Owen Lamb from Grains of Wrath."

Where distributed: As of April 2018, Reuben's Brews distributes just to the Pacific Northwest. Grains of Wrath finally opened its doors in March 2018 and also stays local for now.

REVIEW:

Appearance (5%): Poured hazy light orange into a pint glass. Frothy white head, nice lacing on the glass. 4.75/5

Smell (25%): Mostly hoppy/dank aroma, with some tropical citrus. 4.25/5

Taste (40%): Dank-forward to start. Towards the aftertaste, the dank gives way to let the tropical and citrus shine. 4.25/5

Mouthfeel (10%): Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Sticky feel with some dry tongue, but also some juicy characteristics. 4.25/5

Overall (20%): An excellent IPA. Reuben's and Grains of Wrath have solidified their reputations for making awesome beer, so it's only fitting that they collab. The dank nature may remind you that it's a 9% beverage, but it also possesses characteristics of a juicy New England-style IPA, especially on the aftertaste. 4.25/5

Final Weighted Rating: 4.275/5