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The mini Tiki renaissance continues with a Zombie IPA from Lagunitas.
The Tiki Fusion Zombie is an “exotic fusion of flavors has been crafted to conjure cocktailian notes of orange juice, fresh lime, grapefruit, & allspice; and brewed without summoning any (liquor) spirits. Our homage to the original Zombie and tiki movement, both created in our home state of California.”
For the final review of June, let’s go a bit Tiki with Rogue Ales Pineapple Party Punch.
No rum involved in this hazy IPA, just pineapple and toasted coconut. The aroma is pineapple smoothie. Not unpleasant but a bit sweet to me even for a fruited hazy. When tasting, is actually works. The hop bitterness and the pineapple play off each other and the mouthfeel is pillowy soft. The coconut is a little less present but that is the way I prefer, a little of it goes a long way for me.
I was worried that this would be too much but Rogue has mixologisted it up in balance.