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On the second day of Beermas I went and got for me
Two guarding lions
And a crow glaring silently

These two just jumped out at me from the shelf, a pair, a couple, a duo, ready and willing to fill the role of number two. The armor on those Chinese lions covers the shell of the turtle in the turtledove I think. It’s also a good beer for starting the journey; first was the session stout, now a tropical IPA. It’s stronger, of course, but is supposed to have a mild and easy taste, very low on bitterness. Maybe this will be more like a typical NEIPA. Being tropical, I’m not sure why there are Asian lions garding the can, beyond having the Japanese name of Ikigai. Maybe Yria has a fascination with islands of any kind.

There was a bid for freedom as the tab opened, but only one little sprite splooshed out of bounds. I’m a little disappointed that there’s no explosion of aroma, but it does pour out nicely. It’s almost lagery in its clarity and dazzling golden color, but the sting of IPA comes up to your nose when you sniff. It isn’t as sparkly and fruity as you might expect a tropical ale to be, but more mellow and smooth. Melon, something flowery like hybiscus, and the barest whisper of citrus. The beer remains steady and bright, glowing like a harvest moon, a thoroughly pleasant experience from beginning to end.

Supplier: Lambeer
Price: €6.70