Southampton IPA
Golden amber with swirling, driving carbonation and a clumpy, pock-marked ecru head. Subdued citrus aroma with a noticeable mineral twang. Begins with spruce-sap hoppiness and finishes with earthy-mineral bitterness. Very little malt in between. Strong and lingering mineral aftertaste. A bit more citrus flavor becomes noticeable in subsequent sips. Clean, juicy and mildly astringent mouthfeel, with a medium body. Certainly drinkable enough; seems more of an English version due to the high mineral content of the water. Not stellar, but one could definitely do worse than reach for this one.