Strathcona Beer Co. – Catching Feathers IPA

Rating

4 out of 5

Appearance

3.75 out of 5

Aroma

4.25 out of 5

Flavour

4 out of 5

Mouthfeel

Total

4

4 out of 5

Overview

• Brewery: Strathcona Beer Company
• Beer Style: IPA
• Pros:

  Flavourful and balanced IPA that doesn't go overboard on the dank resin flavours

• Cons:

  Stronger melon aroma somewhat drowns out other aromas

• Conclusion:

  A solid IPA that melds lighter malt flavours with plenty of tropical fruit and other hop character

Strathcona Beer Co. – Catching Feathers IPA Review

Strathcona Beer Company came out of the gate with their British IPA in their core lineup and for a while no other version of the style seemed forthcoming.  That is until now with the release of their Catching Feathers IPA.  The beer pours a clear golden colour with two fingers of off-white head that leaves behind plenty of lacing.  The aroma is of melon, citrus and pine resin, with a hint of tropical fruits mixing in with biscuit malts.  In the mouth the melon and tropical fruit flavours dominate but are joined by strong bread and biscuit presence.  This medium-bodied IPA is not overly bitter yet presents a nice lingering piney finish.

Alcohol – 6.7%
Size – 473mL

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