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Root + Branch The Crystal Spirit

Brewery: Root + Branch Brewing
Country: USA
ABV: 8%
Style: IPA – New England / Hazy Double

Brewer Description: (from can) Multi-oat/wheat Double India Pale Ale brewed with American hops.

My rating: 4+
My beeradvocate.com rating: 4.43
My ratebeer.com rating: 4.3

Intro: A 1 pint can, batch 5, canned on 3rd May 2023, poured into a winebar glass.
Appearance: A hazy milky dark yellow colour with an almost two finger white head that had decent retention, while leaving lots of nice lacing.
Aroma: Grapefruit peel, citrus rind and pith, with notes of tropical mango, papaya, and melon.
Taste: A touch of sweet candied dried fruit, pineapple, melon, citrusy, grapefruit peel, citrus pith, and a light bitter finish.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: Another easy drinking Root + Branch NEDIPA with good aroma and flavours.