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TUPPS DOUBLE DRY HOPPED IPA

April 26, 2018Beers A-Zindia pale ale, TUPPS BREWERYJohn Fortunato

On tap at Taverna Rossa, lemony grapefruit tang befits crisp Mosaic-Citra-Galaxy hop vibrancy. Sweet honeyed fruiting contrasts sour citric slash as gluey malt grouting repeals herbaceous dankness below the surface.

PETICOLA’S TOO SOON INDIA PALE ALE

April 26, 2018Beers A-Zindia pale ale, PETICOLA'SJohn Fortunato

On tap at Meddlesome Moth, soft-toned IPA with moderate resin hop bittering and dewy fungi earthiness gains musky burnt orange dribble, bruised lemon wedge and dried fig snip over dry pale malting. Resembles tea-like English IPA a tad.

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STILLWATER STROBE LIGHTS IPA

April 26, 2018Beers A-Zindia pale ale, STILLWATER ARTISANALJohn Fortunato

On tap at Poor Henry’s, concise soft-toned medium body (brewed at Boston’s Dorchester Brewing) lets spritzy lemon-peeled grapefruit juicing receive subtle mandarin orange and clementine riffs as well as distant passionfruit, pineapple, papaya and mango tropicalia. Grassy hop astringency and resinous pine hints contrasted by sugared pale malting.

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OAK HIGHLANDS DERELICT IPA

April 26, 2018Beers A-Zindia pale ale, OAK HIGHLANDS BREWERYJohn Fortunato

Sharp piney citrus bittering rouses grassy hop astringency and dankly resinous earthiness to contrast floral-spiced crystal malting in surprisingly easygoing manner. Pleasant yellow grapefruit and orange rind bitterness never relents. For less bitter hop-heads.

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RABBIT HOLE OFF WITH YOUR RED IPA

April 26, 2018Beers A-Zindia pale ale, RABBIT HOLE BREWERY, red aleJohn Fortunato

Efficiently blending red ale-like amber grain toasting with citric IPA-styled pining, smooth medium body never fails to delight. Resinous pine sap lingers atop sweet orange peel, zesty grapefruit, grilled pineapple and juicy mango fruiting. Light baguette bottom underscores tropical resilience.

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BREAKSIDE KIDS THESE HAZE

April 5, 2018Beers A-ZBREAKSIDE BREWERY, india pale aleJohn Fortunato

On tap at Ambulance, juicy tangerine tang gains zesty lemon spritz above crisp pilsner malting for sessionable IPA. In the can, despite its hazy moniker, this ain’t no New England-styled IPA since its clear amber hue and moderate body go against the grain. Floral citrus zesting gains proper hop astringency over dry pale malts. Spritzy lemon fizz awakens mild grapefruit-orange tang by the finish.

LIC BEER PROJECT END-TO-END INDIA PALE ALE

April 5, 2018Beers A-Zindia pale ale, LIC BEER PROJECTJohn Fortunato

On tap at Seven Lakes Station, fine double dry-hopped IPA sprays juicy pineapple, orange, tangerine and mango tropicalia across softly resinous wood tones and brisk Citra hop spicing. Subtle lemon meringue, peach and Chardonnay illusions trail off.

HALF ACRE GONE AWAY INDIA PALE ALE

April 5, 2018Beers A-ZHALF ACRE, india pale aleJohn Fortunato

“Western-charged firecracker” with bitter edge. Zesty lemon-oiled grapefruit and orange rind bittering hopped-up by fresh pine needling that contrasts candy-spiced peach, mango, pineapple, tangerine, papaya and guava tang as well as honeyed floral nuances above sugary pale malt base.

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TWO ROADS LIL’ HEAVEN SESSION INDIA PALE ALE

April 5, 2018Beers A-Zindia pale ale, TWO ROADS BREWINGJohn Fortunato

“Crushable” moderate-to-medium body lacquers pine oil onto mild yellow grapefruit-peeled orange and lemon rind bittering, retaining polite dry nature. In the distance, daintily spiced passionfruit, peach, mango and provide lilting sweetness against easygoing citric pining and laidback grassy-hopped pungency.

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DEFIANT FAKE NEWS

April 5, 2018Beers A-ZDEFIANT BREWING, india pale aleJohn Fortunato

On tap at Defiant, zesty chartreuse-hazed New England-styled IPA lets mellow Motueka-hopped lemon-dropped passionfruit and kiwi serenity compete favorably against stylishly fashionable yellow grapefruit, orange peel and pineapple tang. Sedate mineral-watered pilsner, oats and white wheat malting and mild vanilla creaming contrast piney tones beneath spritzy tropical-fruited surface.

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EVIL GENIUS NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP LEMONGRASS IPA

March 22, 2018Beers A-ZEVIL GENIUS BEER CO., india pale aleJohn Fortunato

On tap at Beef Trust, brisk lemongrass-infused India Pale Ale glistens with lemony orange zest, floral-spiced herbage and grassy wood-toned Amarillo-Simcoe-hops. Ginger-like lemongrass adjunct retains bright citrus zing above delicate white wheat base. In the bottle, mild lemongrass adjunct never intrudes upon sweet orange-peeled pineapple tang, zesty lemon riffs and recessive herbal notions to its doughy spine.

FINBACK VERMILLION INDIA PALE ALE

March 22, 2018Beers A-ZFINBACK BREWERY, india pale aleJohn Fortunato

On tap at Seven Lakes Station, easygoing moderate body scatters delicate lemon-seeded yellow grapefruit bittering, mild mandarin orange tang and wispy pine hop resin all over sugary pale malt spicing. Brisk mango, papaya and peach illusions decorate zesty citric spritz.

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