The Alchemist Focal Banger
overall
100
style
 | bottling |  | on tap |  |  |
RATINGS: 682 WEIGHTED AVG: 4.06/5 EST. CALORIES: 210 ABV: 7%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Focal Banger is an American India Pale Ale. We have a real love for IPAs here at The Alchemist, and we strive to offer you the best hop experience that we possibly can. This beer is brewed using Citra and Mosaic hops and our favourite British malts. Truly, an abundance of hoppy goodness... Freshness and control have always been my main concern when it comes to our beer. We are committed to providing you with and unfiltered and unpasteurized hop experience. Why do I recommend that you drink it from the can? Quite simply, to ensure a delightful hop experience. The act of pouring it in a glass smells nice, but it releases the essential hop aromas that we have worked so hard to retain. If you MUST pour it into a glass, you may find that some of the hop resins have settled to the bottom - leave them in the can when poring. This beer is perishable and at its best when it's young, fresh and hazy. Keep it cold, but not ice cold. Drink this beer today, you could be dead tomorrow... - John Kimmich
Focal Banger is an American India Pale Ale. We have a real love for IPAs here at The Alchemist, and we strive to offer you the best hop experience that we possibly can. This beer is brewed using Citra and Mosaic hops and our favourite British malts. Truly, an abundance of hoppy goodness... Freshness and control have always been my main concern when it comes to our beer. We are committed to providing you with and unfiltered and unpasteurized hop experience. Why do I recommend that you drink it from the can? Quite simply, to ensure a delightful hop experience. The act of pouring it in a glass smells nice, but it releases the essential hop aromas that we have worked so hard to retain. If you MUST pour it into a glass, you may find that some of the hop resins have settled to the bottom - leave them in the can when poring. This beer is perishable and at its best when it's young, fresh and hazy. Keep it cold, but not ice cold. Drink this beer today, you could be dead tomorrow... - John Kimmich
4
UPDATED: JAN 14, 2024 Аромат хмелевой, умеренный, цитрусовый, много ноток от цветов, немного меда и дыни. Тело не такое мутное как у почти всех современных Нью ингландов, скажем на половину, пенка при этом стойкая, белая, пушистая. Вкус очень сбалансированный, снова дыня и нотки от цветов. При глотке уже цитрусы, немного сухости и горчинки травянисто цедровой. В целом хорошо, но сейчас ни как не удивляет.
3.9
UPDATED: SEP 21, 2023 On Tap @Tap and Handle, Colorado. 20/09/2023. Color amarillo corona de espuma blanca aromas frutales, tropical, cuerpo medio.
4
UPDATED: MAY 31, 2023 Can from Corti Bros. Pours orange tinged hazy gold with a huge foamy white head that laced down slowly. Aroma of apples, floral, citrus and very light toffeeish malt. Med body. Flavor is earthy/dry/bitter. And this is a NEIPA! Flavor is somewhat of the aroma but add in some melon and zest. Amazing flavor.
3.7
UPDATED: MAY 18, 2023 Can, 5.18.23. Hazy gold, medium white head, average retention. Aroma of grapefruit, melon, pale malt. Grapefruit, melon, dank. Low bitterness. 10 months old but still pretty good.
5
UPDATED: FEB 25, 2023 Can from The Ruck in Troy, NY
Aroma: citrus, mango, stone fruit, earthy, grassy, resin
Appearance: hazy gold with a white head
Taste: medium sweetness, medium bitterness
Mouthfeel: medium sweetness, medium bitterness
Excellent
3.9
UPDATED: DEC 10, 2022 Can thanks to Toby This was canned 12/6/22 and purchased 12/9/22 in Oregon.
Pours cloudy straw yellow with a medium sized white head, good lacing. Dank, pineapple, onion.
Very good
3.4
UPDATED: DEC 3, 2022 Can pour, lightly cloudy gold. Bitter pineapple aroma. Very bitter, like 9 volt battery and back sides of the tongue.
3
UPDATED: NOV 26, 2022 Hazy bright gold with a medium sized foamy white head. Musty, earthy, fruity and citric. Long finish. Medium body.
4
UPDATED: NOV 24, 2022 Can from HOTB. With blaw while smoking a cigar. Fresh tropical hop notes. Average carbonation. Smooth hop funk resin. Creamy texture. Very nice.
4.1
UPDATED: NOV 3, 2022 Poured from a can from the brewery in Stowe. Pours slight to moderate hazy straw with a 2 finger white head. Smells crisp and citrus hoppy. Tastes a bit oily/resin, herbal but with a crisp floral finish. Very good beer
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