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Classic IPA by Nokomis Craft Ales

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This is a quick review of Classic IPA by Nokomis Craft Ales from Nokomis, Saskatchewan.

Appearance: Classic IPA comes in a traditional 335mL can featuring clean and simple graphic design. The beer pours a little hazy but has a nice copper colour with head that lasts throughout the glass and leaves thick lacing.

Aroma: I smell resinous pine and a touch of candy.

Taste: Citrus, pine and just the right amount of sweetness. This is a really well balanced.

Mouthfeel: Carbonation is slightly less than medium. Body is slightly fuller than average. Perfect for the style.

Overall: It's rare to find such a prototypical example of a West Coast IPA released by a brewery that was founded in the last 10 years. I really enjoyed this beer, which is the first I have tasted and reviewed by this brewery.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5


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