Mission IPA Review #53

Mission IPA
Style: IPA
Regular Rotation
ABV:  6.8%
Draft In A Kraftwork Growler And Poured Into A Sam Adams Perfect Pint

Our India Pale Ale exhibits a complex hop aroma, largely due to the generous usage of Cascade and Centennial hops, as well as a subtle malt character from the various malts used to achieve the wonderful balance exhibited in a world-class IPA. San Diego has become world renown for the wonderful and flavorful beers produced here – and India Pale Ales are no exception. Our national award winning interpretation of the style reflects both the history of IPA and the American variation of this distinct beverage. We hope you enjoy it! 66 IBU.

Mission Brewery
Petco Park Stadium
1441 L. St. 
San Diego, California


Appearance:
Orange-Amber Color With Yellow Highlights
Translucent Clarity
Light Wispy Meringue Head
Light Soapy Lace
Carbonation Takes Awhile To Settle

Aroma:
Huge Hop Presence
Aroma Is Pretty Juicy
Fresh Grapefruit Oils
Mango
Pine
Cinnamon
Pepper
Clove
Toffee Candy

Mouth Feel:
Tangy/Sour/Bitter Balance
Dry Long And Resiny Aftertaste
Slick And Oily Mouth Feel
Hop Bomb
Medium Bodied Beer
Full And Smooth Finish With A Average Duration
Lively And Refreshing On The Palate
Lingering Bitterness
Low Refreshing Ability-Causes The Drying To The Mouth At The Of The Sip
Could Be A Session Beer, But After Two Or Three I Would Move On


The taste is of pale malts with a streak of toffee candy sweetness. The centennial and cascade hops deliver a citrusy taste of sugar sprinkled lemon peels along with lesser floral and fruit flavors, but with a powered hop bitterness. The beer also hits you with a burst of orange, pineapple and mango in the middle. It finishes with a late residual clean crystal malt notes and a light bitter singe of a grapefruit.

2 Out Of 6
Don't Want A Sixer