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Tonight I eagerly popped the cap on the new Union Jack IPA from Firestone Walker.

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I’ve had a mixed reaction to the beers from Firestone Walker so far. Their Pale Ale is among the contenders if I could only drink one beer for the rest of my life. Their Double Barrel Ale didn’t quite do it for me. (I can’t believe I can’t find a review of the Double Barrel.  I must have forgotten to write one.  Crap!)  Now, on to the Union Jack IPA:

The pour is crystal clear light yellowish orange with a small head that dissipates fairly quickly. Lacing down the glass is not heavy, but fine.

The scents are of floral hops and sweet caramelized dark fruit. It smells great.

The taste is very much like the smell - sweet malts, a bit toasty or biscuity in my opinion, and some ripe peach notes. These are balanced well by fresh hops flavors of pine and citrus. It finishes with more sticky sweetness and just enough bitterness to give crisp getaway in the swallow.

The mouthfeel is maybe slightly on the thin side, but certainly not slippery. I think maybe it could use just a bit of a carbonation kick to thicken things up just a touch. Nothing major here, but I think it would help round out the mouthfeel.

Overall, I really enjoyed this IPA. It isn’t my favorite - certainly no Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale - but it is a fine IPA and I will be proud to share these with friends over the Memorial Day weekend. You have my permission to give it a try:)

Enjoy your beer,

Brew Brain