Brouwerij West 8 1/2 Hazy IPA (100% Citra Hops)

Beer Name: 8 1/2 Hazy IPA
Brewery: Brouwerij West (San Pedro, CA)
ABV: 6.5%
How sold: 16 oz cans; on draft
Where bought: Craft Shack (San Diego, CA)  ****bought online
Price: $6.99 for 16 oz. tallboy can

Date Canned: October 24, 2018
Date Bought: November 14, 2018
Date Received: November 19, 2018
Date Drank: November 23, 2018
When brewed? Limited-time beer. Part of their rotating Single Hop Series. This beer was canned and released locally on October 24, 2018.

Commercial Description: "Our 100% Single Hop Series showcases the unique expression of each rotating hop varietal, and with Citra taking center stage, you'll feel as though you're consuming a juicy libation reminiscent of peach rings and mango jolly ranchers. Brewed using Mecca Grade Pelton Barley, Raw Wheat, and Raw Barley. Art: @mattmillsart."

Where distributed: Brouwerij West can be found in California. Unknown if they currently distribute anywhere else. I currently will not find this in the Pacific Northwest. Brouwerij West has been in business since 2010.

REVIEW:

Appearance (5%): Poured hazy light golden-orange into a pint glass. Unfiltered. Very frothy white head; awesome lacing at the top of the glass. 4.5/5

Smell (25%): Peach and mango with slight resin and oaty notes. 4/5

Taste (40%): More on the watery tropical side. Peach and mango are the tropical stars from start to finish. Good tropical aura on the aftertaste. 4/5

Mouthfeel (10%): Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Very juicy; trace dry tongue. 4.5/5

Overall (20%): An awesome IPA. Wicked refreshing and very juicy, but I wish there was more flavor here. Yes, I prefer a flavor punch to the face. This does emulate the NE-Style IPA well. 4/5

Final Weighted Rating: 4.075/5