Due South Hopicana Orange IPA

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8

I agree with RJA. This is a solid representation of a Florida IPA. Reminds me of oranges picked off a tree in the old neighborhood of Hollywood/South Florida. Not that super-sweet California navel, but the tart kind that is maybe ripe, maybe not. I like orange wheats, and apparently I like orange IPAs. I'd say this is close to their CAT 4 in strength and flavor. Near-perfect balance with the citrus and hops. Light orange clear appearance. I hope they start canning this, so I can drink more of it and share with out of town buddies. Not the best IPA in the world, but good for almost every season. This is going to be on my "lookout for" list.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8

Took this one to a BBQ last night. On pour I got a cloudy orange colored beer with a big frothy textured, orange tinged-white head rising nicely above. There was good hang time on that head. Settled eventually into a thin ringlet. Everything about this beer is Florida citrus. Hops impart that citric bitterness but in a refreshing way. The sweetness of oranges is not overbearing but present. The maltness overs a balance in the nose and tasting.