Pariah Brewing Smylex Rye IPA

Beer Name: Smylex Rye IPA
Brewery: Pariah Brewing Company (San Diego, CA)
ABV: 7.5%
How sold: 16 oz tallboy cans; on draft
Where bought: Craft Shack (San Diego, CA)  ****bought online
Price: $5.49 for 16 oz. tallboy can

Date Bought: February 26, 2018
Date Received: March 5, 2018 (approximate)
Date Drank: April 23, 2018
When brewed/released? Limited-time or rotating beer.
IBU: 45

What's on the Can: "New and delicious Pariah products! With our new secret ingredient -- [redacted]. Now, let's go over to our blind taste test. Uh-oh. He don't look happy, He's been using Brand X! But with this new Pariah brand... We get a grin, again and again! That luscious tan! Those ruby lips! And hair color so natural only your undertaker knows for sure! I know what you're saying: 'Where can I get these fine new items?' Well that's the gag. Chances are, you've bought 'em already! So remember, put on a happy face!"

Hops: Nelson Sauvin, Galaxy, Citra.

Malts: Pilsner, 2-Row, Rye, Wheat, Oats.

Where distributed: As of August 2018, Pariah Brewing beers are generally found in California.

REVIEW:

Appearance (5%): Initially poured clear golden into a pint glass, but final pour turned it hazy golden. Unfiltered. Frothy white head. 4.25/5

Smell (25%): Tropical grapefruit, peach, and other stone fruit with complementing rye malt. 4.25/5

Taste (40%): Soft grapefruit, stone fruit, and other citrus tropical, with complementing rye malt. Grapefruit and peach continues into the aftertaste. Controlled bitterness. Very flavorful and otherwise a pretty straightforward IPA. 4.5/5

Mouthfeel (10%): Medium-bodied, good carbonation. Slight dry tongue. 4.25/5

Overall (20%): An excellent IPA. First experience with Pariah Brewing, and I go right for one of the limited-time or rotating beers that perhaps has a secret ingredient or process. Whatever it may be, I really enjoyed this one for the grapefruit and other citrus qualities. Very straightforward but full of flavor. 4.25/5

Final Weighted Rating: 4.35/5