Crux Soul Picnic West Coast Hazy IPA

Beer Name: Soul Picnic
Brewery: Crux Fermentation Project (Bend, OR)
ABV: 6.4%

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

Date Canned: May 21, 2021
Date Drank: July 17, 2021
When brewed? Limited-time beer.
IBU: 60

What's on the Can: "Get into the groove with this full-bodied, flower power-inspired hazy IPA. Dank with a classic West Coast-style bitterness, this groovy ale gets its big tropical and candy tangerine flavors from Simcoe hops rocking in rhythm with floral Amarillo hops, both added on the backend, for a smooth, slightly sweet finish that's best served with good vibes and great friends."

Commercial Description: "Enter a liquid sunshine state-of-mind with this full-bodied, flower power-inspired hazy IPA. Dank with a classic West Coast-style bitterness, this groovy ale gets its big tropical and candy tangerine flavors from loads of Simcoe and Amarillo hops balanced by a smooth, slightly sweet finish that’s best served with good vibes and great friends."

Hops: Amarillo, Simcoe.

Where distributed: Crux distributes to Oregon, Washington, parts of Idaho (around Boise), and parts of California (Bay Area). Their beer has also been spotted in Japan and the Netherlands.

REVIEW:

Appearance (5%): Poured hazy peach-burnt orange into a pint glass. Unfiltered, sediment at the bottom of the can. Frothy white head, virtually no lacing. 4.25/5

Smell (25%): Mostly tropical citrus with some floral notes. Slight malt backbone detected. 4.25/5

Taste (40%): More floral and malty to start, followed by a wave of sweet candy citrus tangerine. Aftertaste has a citrus peel vibe. As the beer warms up, there's a more earthy, floral experience. Flavorful. 4.25/5

Mouthfeel (10%): Medium-full bodied, some carbonation. Very juicy with slight dry tongue. 4.25/5

Overall (20%): An excellent IPA. Crux delivers another tasty brew that combines West Coast bitterness with juicy hazy IPA traits. Fairly smooth all around and ideal when hanging out with friends/family. 4.25/5

Final Weighted Rating: 4.25/5