New beer from a classic recipe....
Brewery: Matt Brewing Company (Utica)
The Brew: Saranac: Legacy IPA
Availability: 4-Pack Cans
ABV: 6.5%
Rating: 7/10
Location: Home
The Story? Originally available only on draft or in limited edition packs of Pale, White IPA, or Trail Mix, Legacy is now in four-pack tall boys. This classic IPA was born out of a recently rediscovered recipe by founder, F.X. Matt and issued as part of their 125th celebration.
The Beer? This IPA pours out a dark brass color with mildly lacy, off-white head - reasonable carbonation for a can. Not overly foamy. The nose follows up with soft, bright citrus aromas.
The taste is full of mild hops with some mineral characteristics. There's an earthy bitterness to it, somewhat reminiscent to an English IPA. Light bodied and unfortunately not too much depth or complexity to this one. It's crisp and refreshing, but a bit too mild and straightforward for my tastes.
Overall, a mild, just above session, easy drinking, tallboy IPA.
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