Crooked Stave Do You Even Zest?! Citrus Double IPA

Beer Name: Do You Even Zest?!
Brewery: Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project (Denver, CO)
ABV: 7.5%

How sold: 12 oz cans; on draft
Where bought: Craft Shack (San Diego, CA) ****bought online
Price: $3.99 for single 12 oz. can

Date Canned: March 6, 2019
Date Purchased: April 22, 2019
Date Received: April 26, 2019
Date Drank: May 27, 2019
When brewed? Limited-time beer.

What's on the Can/Website: "Elevated from our experimental hazy IPA series, Do You Even Zest!? is a limited release loaded with an immense amount of hops and freshly zested citrus. This Citrus Double IPA was born out of our playful nature as brewers looking to challenge the status quo. Our team meticulously zests fresh citrus for each and every batch, which begs the question, do you even zest?" Read more here!

Food Pairings: Crooked Stave suggests Ford Farms Cave Aged Cheddar; Soppressata Lucana; Beet and Wheat Berry Salad with Pickled Apples and Pecans; and Argentine Asado Burger Seared with Provolone and Chimichurri.

Where distributed: Crooked Stave distributes to several states.

REVIEW:

Appearance (5%): Poured hazy light golden-orange into a pint glass. Unfiltered, sediment at the bottom of the can and suspended in the beer. Frothy white head, good lacing on the glass. 4.5/5

Smell (25%): Tropical ripe stone fruit, including mango, papaya, and peach. Complementing oaty malt. 4.75/5

Taste (40%): Follows the nose; soft tropical ripe stone fruit. Citrus zest also in background throughout, which continues into the aftertaste. 4.75/5

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

Overall (20%): A world-class Double IPA. A very refreshing brew here that drinks ridiculously easy. Lots of tropical from start to finish. I'm a huge fan. 4.75/5

Final Weighted Rating: 4.713/5