When I spotted this beer on a shelf in Upstate New York, I rushed to pick it up. As a sometimes shy and often reserved lad, Introvert Session IPA sounded just about right.
Sold in 12oz. bottles
by Longmont, Colorado's Left Hand Brewing Company (the outfit responsible for Polestar Pilsner and the Stranger American Pale Ale), Introvert contains a
low octane 4.8% alcohol, making it well suited for weekend afternoon
drinking or bringing to a house party.
I
poured myself a goblet of the hazy orange grog and enjoyed an aroma that
featured fresh Valencia oranges. By the time I'd finished photographing
and sniffing my pint, the loose, off-white head had receded. Introvert
had a dry mouthfeel, but a fruity flavour. The chassis of this beer,
however, was its surprisingly potent, hoppy backbone. Far more bitter
than one would expect from a 4.8% ale, this stuff crammed big hops into a
light-bodied package.
Introvert wasn't without
its flaws though. The bottle promised heaps of tropical flavours,
particularly papaya and kiwi. While I found there to be a nice, fruity
vibe, I found it to be more domestic than exotic. Additionally, the
flavour proved agreeable, but I could have done with a bit more of it.
All told, though, this was a tasty and well built beer. One I'd happily
buy again.
Rating: 8.0 out of 10.
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