Well, well, looks like another repeat. I was told Sexy Sadie was a good bet when I first got it, and I guess La Quince thought it was impressive enough for a holiday treat. Yet another IPA, but a new variation for the calendar, DDH Oat IPA. Again, Naparbier is involved in production, so a number of people are in background supporting this beer.
It's a juicy looking IPA, unfiltered apparently, with a very NEIPA presentation. It has a muskier scent than a NEIPA would, though, more along the lines of its style. The taste is surprisingly sour, with a good amount of citrus, although much more lemon and grapefruit than orange. It has a smooth and rolly feel, probably an effect of the oats, which gives it a pleasant amount of body without being too overwhelming. Although a bitterness develops at the back of the tongue over time, the beer itself remains slick and downable. It doesn't get heavy or syrupy, and start pushing out surprising variations in flavor. I find it a pretty good balance, maybe a little more sour than I would like for the season, but in some cozy bar or living room a little brightness is never unwelcome.
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