Dead Frog – Piña Colada Hazy IPA
Overview
- Brewery: Dead Frog Brewing Co.
- Beer Style: Fruit Beer, Hazy IPA
- ABV: 5.7%
- IBU: 44
- Format Reviewed: Bottle 750 ml
- Brewery Web Page: More info
Dead Frog – Piña Colada Hazy IPA Review
DEAD FROG – PIÑA COLADA HAZY IPA REVIEW
Featured at Dead Frog’s Cinco De Mayo Fiesta this Sunday, May 5th!
This moderately carbonated beer pours a golden colour with a respectable head and a slight haze. This brew is not as cloudy or pulpy as you might be accustomed to in a typical New England IPA.
The striking characteristic of this beer is its amazing aroma that perfectly mimics an actual piña colada! Pineapple, coconut creme and a seeming melange of fruit flavours (mango, papaya, strawberry) jump off the liquid’s surface and straight at your olfactory sensors.
The ‘tropical hops’ (Calypso, Denali and Zythos alongside Centennial) continue the theme, along with actual pineapple and coconut flavouring. Some may find the flavour a bit strong and sharp. Our sample was astringent on the palate with a vaguely medicinal flavour. But if you like the flavour of a piña colada, or tropical drinks in general, you have to try this one.
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Appearance(3.5)
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Aroma(4.5)
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Palate(3)
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Flavour(3.25)
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Overall Enjoyment(3.25)
About This Beverage
- Colour: Gold
- Head Size & Retention: Normal head + retention
- Carbonation: Mild Carbonation
- Clarity: Slight Haze
- Balance: More Hoppy
- Drinkability: Definitely Drinkable
- Enjoyment: I thought it was fine
- Malt Characteristics: Light
- Hop Characteristics: Citrusy, Grapefruit, Herbal, Grass, Leaves or Hay, Dry Hopped
- Other Flavours/Aroma: Pineapple, Coconut Creme, Medicinal
- Palate: Juicy, Astringent
Summary
Amazing aroma that perfectly mimics an actual piña colada! If you like the flavour of tropical drinks, you have to try this.
Pros
- Amazing aroma
- Tropical drink flavour
Cons
Some may find the flavour strong and sharp.
