Jule IPA
With thanks to Chris@Slowbeer. Mahogany orange, crystal clear, with a two-finger moderately dense sudsy head. Retreats over a couple of minutes leaving a slightly raised ring and minor spotty lace. Tropical and sweet, showing pineapple, tangerine and orange & mango. Hefty savoury and caramel malt character. Strikes me as a product of the standard West-Coast IPA template, but nicely done. Taste is where the individuality asserts. Even sweeter at first, displaying orange liquer, candied citrus, jubes and boiled lollies. As it spreads across the palate these are tempered by earthy pine and chopped leafy herbs. Not hugely complex, but delightful. Medium and smooth, with well-hidden carbonation and a lengthy moderate bitterness on the mid and back palate, slightly marred by a touch of booze heat. A big fan of this. Well constructed, well expressed, and highly drinkable, with the charm from the curacao character setting it apart.