Cranky Reviews

Zing is the Thing

Hazy IPA

Beer Type

15 to 20

15 to 20

Super Suds

Rating

Zing is the Thing

Spike's Corners

Harrowsmith Brewing Co.

6.2% Alcohol

Well, I thought I would never try another Harrowsmith’s again after a harrowing experience with one sometime back. But I see this one is brewed by Spearhead. A dark orange haze pour with a nice head to it. Smells citrusy, you can tell this one has zing. A biting bitter citrusy start. It does have zing. Biting into my tongue with grapefruit and pomelo**, with a bit of a bready musky finish. Definitely a dry finish, unfortunately a slightly tinny taste in the finish too. The zing is still hangin’ in.

It has a foamy mouthfeel, but still a hint of that lemon lime that reminded me of that “not on the level” experience previously mentioned, but definitely an improvement over that one. R.A.

*Editor’s Comment: According to Harrowsmith Brewery, “Spike’s Corners IPA pays homage to the original name for Harrowsmith before it became whit it is today”. Their spelling. Sometimes an unintended pun is "whittier" than an intended one.

**Editor’s Comment: The pomelo is a citrus fruit and the principal ancestor of the grapefruit. As with the grapefruit, the pomelo has the potential for “drug interactions”, similar to our reviewer in that respect.

Final Rating: Zing Hangin' In at 15 out of 20

Hazy IPA

Beer Type

15 to 20

15 to 20

Super Suds

Rating

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