Xicha Brewing Dos Mundos IPA

Beer Name: Dos Mundos
Brewery: Xicha Brewing (Salem, OR)
ABV: 7.1%

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

Date Drank: May 7, 2023
When brewed? Limited-time or rotational beer.
IBU: 60

What's on the Can: "Pouring with an aromatic, citrus head, this IPA sings strawberry jam notes with a robust bitterness, all provided by Idaho-7 and Magnum hops. Toasted and Caramel malts balance out the body while cap-sparged CaraRed malts lend it a signature, deep orange hue. The result is an IPA showcasing 'old world' malt characteristics with a 'new world' hop profile."

Where distributed: Xicha likely distributes just in the Pacific NW.

REVIEW:

Appearance (5%): Poured clear dark golden into a pint glass. Very frothy off-white head, trace lacing. 4.5/5

Smell (25%): Predominantly toasted caramel malt. 3.5/5

Taste (40%): Toasted caramel malt again upfront. More of the strawberry jam notes from the description come out here. More citrus-hop comes out towards the back end. An earthier experience. 4/5

Mouthfeel (10%): Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Slight dry tongue. 4.25/5

Overall (20%): A decent IPA. I'm on the fence with this one. Indifferent on the aroma, but a fan of the flavors. The earthiness and toasted caramel malt will pair well with Latin cuisine, as does a lighter-bodied brew overall. Dos Mundos is ideal also as a palate cleanser, and the higher ABV is hidden very well. 3.75/5

Final Weighted Rating: 3.875/5