Wanderer Session India Pale Ale

A: Bright red-orange with a haze, reminds me of a West Coast style IPA. Off white, medium thick head. S: Big Citrus right off the bat, mostly orange & tangerine. A faint funk in the background. T: Light touch overall. It's got an upfront personality. And there's was a disagreement bewteen my our tasting group of whether or not this beer is truly sessionable. I initially detected low notes of citrus. It's does strike the uninitiated as bitter, but to me hop profile just has personality (spice, funk, and tropical fruits). O: Can tell this is the son of Jolly P., it's a very unique IPA. Low abv makes this a consideration for a multiple thirst quencher. Had this a tad old, dated 4/3 and drank on 7/28.

Pours cloudy with about a half inch of off white foam. Retention is fleeting while leaving lacing that is thin but sticky. Aroma is hop forward: mango, citrus, and tropical fruits hit hard. A touch of musty/earthy Sweet caramel malts are the back bone. Taste is sweet up front, quickly transitioning to bitter, earthy, musty, spice, and citrus. The hop is bitter, lasting for a while. Light body that is aided by a spritzy carbonation that feels like big bubbles in the mouth. Dries the palate. Hard to be a session beer that has so much hop, unbalanced bitterness in the finish. A much different hop profile than I am used to in a hoppy beer: the combination us citrus, grapefruit yet musty and earthy. Enjoy!

Pours a cloudy deep golden color with a health creamy white head. Low retention on the head as it dissipates quickly leaving a thin swirl of foam on top. Lacing sheets. Aroma is big. Lots of big citrus and pine hops with a mildly musky aroma. Taste is mild compared to the aroma. I am getting citrus hops and a bit of pine on the backend. Lemon type flavors are the bigger flavor on this beer. Has a bit of spice on the backend. Finishes bitter and dry. Unusually light body with a champagne type carbonation. Watery mouth feel. Flavor stays on the palate long after drinking it. Overall a good beer. Very light, would make a great hot day beer. Flavors are not a bold as the aroma, but I find this a positive on this beer. Try one!