| Rating | 88 |
| Style | IPA |
| Produced In |
San Diego, CA / Santa Rosa, CA United States |
| ABV | 6.5% |
| Availability | Limited |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2020-02-07 |
Perfect For
Cooking And Sipping, Sipping Without Food, Take-Out Night
Karl Strauss Brewing / Russian River Brewing New California IPA Review
This first collaboration between California's pioneering Karl Strauss and Russian River breweries pours golden-orange and cloudy, with subtle aromas of grain and peach skin. On the palate, it's brightly carbonated with fruity flavors of peach, pear, and orange. Malty, but not heavy or sweet, it has a balanced, bitter finish. It's got that old school IPA vibe with a new school attitude.
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