“You aren’t going to beat Princess or Yoshi without the Rainbow Road Shortcut, which as it turns out, is both a killer cheat on Mario Kart 64, and also a super juicy hazy pale ale, with a recipe including lightning strikes, red Koopa shells, Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado hops.”
Glassware: Shaker.
Appearance: Definite haze train! Somewhat milky orange complexion with a thumb of white foam perched on top. The head holds its shape and leaves a healthy lace in its wake.
Aroma: Full on fruit salad. We get stonefruits, citrus, tropical fruits, berries and apple leading out with vanilla powder, Frosty Fruits, herbal spice and a subtle musky accent in support. Typical pale malt profile of crusty white bread and semi sweet crackers filling it out. Quite a simple nose but ultimately bright and well rounded.
Flavour: Literally a NEIPA without the booze and extra body. The concoction of fruit provides hints of breakfast juice and Frosty Fruits while hinting at berries and other more exotic types like kiwi, persimmon and dragon fruit. Pretty much maintains the juice bomb characters until a late injection of bready malt rounds out on a soft bitter finish.
Mouthfeel: Super smooth, creamy and balanced. The 5.8% AbV is nicely tucked away as well. Medium body and co2.
Overall: It’s one of those beers that’s enjoyable but quite easily forgotten – nothing really stands out other than its session ability. Still waiting for that Bare Bottle beer that blows us away.