Deschutes Chainbreaker White IPA 5.6%ABV
A-Poured into a pint glass this definitely looks
like a Belgian white...less than a finger of pure white head that quickly
breaks down into just a skim layer. Fairly hazy and very lightly colored, it’s
such a pale yellow there are tints of green when looking at this beer in the
sunlight
S- Belgian wheat for sure- yeasty, sweet, orange,
coriander and lemon followed by the fresh aromatic hops, very fruity
(definitely Citra).
T- Wheaty- Belgian wheat, not German- and hoppy.
There is quite a bit of spice bite in here too. Coriander upfront and then you
get the orange in the background with the hops having a strong influence on the
overall taste. Plenty of different flavors in here, complex.
M- Plenty of carbonation, medium bodied, no unwanted
alcohol burn. Finish is a bit long. Slightly astringent and mouthdrying.
O- There is something in this beer for almost
everyone; at least when the sun is shining. Sweet, dry, crisp, hops, breads,
everyone can find something god to say about this beer. Awesome cross-over for
those who claim they only like wheat beers. Deschuttes and Boulevard created
two white IPAs in 2011; this beer evolved from those.
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