Five O’Clock Shadow – ABV 7.3%
This American IPA is brimming with Summit, Apollo and Columbus hops so it’s bold strong and uncompromising – just like a real American cowboy.
Look: Hazy gold with a nice foamy off-white head and strong lacing.
Aroma: Big citrus notes straight out of the gate with grapefruit, orange and lemon zest; some resinous, piney tones and hoppy crispness.
Taste: The CaraRed and Munich malts start to take the lead with toast and biscuit notes but still plenty of citrus sweetness.
Verdict: Weird Beard encouraged us to embrace our inner cowboy with this one. So, quite simply, yee haw.