Ex Novo Brewing Parting of the Sensory Hazy IPA

Beer Name: Parting of the Sensory
Brewery: Ex Novo Brewing (Portland, OR; Corrales, NM)
ABV: 6.5%

How sold: 4-packs of 16 oz. tallboy cans; on draft
Where bought: Unknown
Price: Unknown, gift from a friend

Date Canned: February 25, 2021
Date Drank: May 8, 2021
When brewed? Likely a limited-time or rotational beer.

What's on the Can: "Hazy India Pale Ale with Motueka, Talus, and Galaxy hops."

What's on the Website: "Soft citrus aromas of orange and lime, along with ripe melon and lemongrass tea. Tropical and citrus juicy flavors in a medium-bodied, hazy, grapefruit juice-colored ale. Finish is ripe tropical fruit and melon with lemon, lime, and a brief acidity."

Where distributed: Ex Novo Brewing currently distributes to several areas, including the Portland (OR) Metro, Los Angeles, SW Washington. Japan, and San Francisco Bay Area markets. Ex Novo also has a taproom in Corrales, NM.

REVIEW:

Appearance (5%): Poured hazy light golden-orange into a pint glass. Unfiltered, lots of sediment in the beer and at the bottom of the can. Very frothy white head, trace lacing. 4.25/5

Smell (25%): Mostly stone fruit-melon with earthy notes. 4.25/5

Taste (40%): Mix of soft tropical and dank earthiness to start. More citrus in the second wave and into the aftertaste. Citrus includes melon, orange, and lime. 4.5/5

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

Overall (20%): An excellent to outstanding IPA. Full-flavored brew that highlights the inviting soft citrus, and I'm a fan here of the earthy dank qualities. Ideal for the warmer months or after a long day of work. 4.5/5

Final Weighted Rating: 4.425/5