Firebrand Brewing Co NEIPA
Firebrand Brewing Co NEIPA (330ml can, 5.5% ABV) This is a foamy one. As soon as I open it, the top of the can – and my fingers – are enveloped with froth. Pouring it results in a head the size of the Mekon. Even though it’s a small can, I can’t get it all in the glass in one go. It’s a case of pour, wait, pour, wait, pour. W The aroma of Firebrand’s NEIPA is a riot of bright citrus and tropical fruit. Orange, pineapple, mango and pine vie for attention on the pallet, and it’s surprisingly thick for a pale ale. On the can it’s described as a ‘cloudy, juicy IPA’ and they’re not wrong. A mouth-coating fruity bitterness finishes things off beautifully. You might have to wait a while for all that foam to subside, but the best things come to those who wait. Written by Richard Salsbury * Yeah, I said it. |