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4 - Good (buy), Beer Reviews, Craftbros Brewing Co., IPA - New England / Hazy, South Korea

Craftbros Once Upon A Time IPA – Pond

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Brewery: Craftbros Brewing Co.
Country: South Korea
ABV: 6.5%
Style: New England / Hazy IPA
Other Notes: 40 IBUs

Brewer Description: (from can) New England IPA double dry-hopped with Talus and Mosaic.

My rating: 4
My beeradvocate.com rating: 4.19
My ratebeer.com rating: 4

Intro: A 500ml can, canned on 31st August 2022, poured into a winebar glass.
Appearance: A hazy orange colour with a one finger white head that had good retention and left some nice lacing.
Aroma: Mango, grapefruit, pithy, citrus zest, melon.
Taste: Light to moderate sweetness, mango, grapefruit, pithy, citrus rind, lightly bitter finish.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied with moderate to soft carbonation.
Overall: Aroma and flavours are slightly toned down compared to other NEIPAs, but still balanced, enjoyable, and very drinkable.

4 - Good (buy), Beer Reviews, Craftbros Brewing Co., IPA - New England / Hazy Double, South Korea

Craftbros Once Upon A Time Double IPA – Sobans

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Brewery: Craftbros Brewing Co.
Country: South Korea
ABV: 8.7%
Style: New England / Hazy Double IPA
Other Notes: 50 IBUs

Brewer Description: (from can) Double dry-hopped with Nelson Sauvin and Simcoe.

My rating: 4
My beeradvocate.com rating: 4.09
My ratebeer.com rating: 4

Intro: A 500ml can, canned on 21st July 2022, poured into a winebar glass.
Appearance: A hazy orange colour with a one finger white head that had great retention and left nice lacing.
Aroma: Citrusy, orange zest, tangerine, pineapple, melon, grassy.
Taste: Citrus, tangerine, orange rind, pineapple, grassy, a touch dank, with a lightly bitter finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with moderate to soft carbonation.
Overall: Balanced and easy to drink with its good aroma and flavours.