Fort George Brewing 3-Way IPA (2021)

Beer Name: 3-Way IPA (2021)
Brewery: Fort George Brewery (Astoria, OR) in collaboration with Moonraker Brewing (Auburn, CA) and Varietal Beer Company (Sunnyside, WA).
ABV: 7.3%

How sold: 16 oz tallboy cans; on draft
Where bought: Unknown
Price: Unknown, gift from a friend

Date Canned: July 15, 2021
Date Drank: October 2, 2021
When brewed? Limited-time seasonal beer. 3-Way IPA returns annually from about June through August. Fort George collaborates with two other companies to make this.

What's on the Website: "Pour yourself a pint and you’re captivated by the vivid body on full display, an effervescent bright-orange capped with a white tufted head. Waves of peach and sweet orange peel lift your senses. On the beak, a feathery soft citrus zest blends with lush berry notes, white grape, and just a tickle of grapefruit. And all the while, 3-Way IPA remains as graceful and balanced as a sage grouse in the desert shrub strumming on a headless guitar."

Where distributed: Fort George generally distributes just in the Pacific Northwest.

REVIEW:

Appearance (5%): Poured hazy light orange into a pint glass. Unfiltered; sediment at the bottom of the can. Frothy white head, some lacing. 4.5/5

Smell (25%): Fruity blend of grape, grapefruit, and berry. Balanced resinous malt backbone. 4.5/5

Taste (40%): Resinous malt upfront, with assertive grape, grapefruit, and berry experience. More citrus peel on the aftertaste. 4.5/5

Mouthfeel (10%): Medium-full bodied, some carbonation. Juicy and creamy. Dry tongue. 4.25/5

Overall (20%): An outstanding IPA. Fort George delivers another successful collaboration with this resinous, citrusy brew. This one felt more malty and tart than prior releases, the latter likely from the grape and grapefruit. Hopefully I'll also be able to try next year's release. 4.5/5

Final Weighted Rating: 4.475/5