Review Date: 17/12/2021
Brewery Name: Akasha Project (Five Dock, NSW, Australia)
Beer Name: Ron McClane Cryo Pop IPA
Beer number 17 of our Beer Cartel Advent Calendar for 2021
Check out our full run down and review of the 2021 Beer Cartel Christmas Beer Advent Calendar
"Die Hard meets Parks and Rec in this Cryo Pop fusion of uber-fruity hop and ester flavour! Starring a secret blend from Yakima Chief that Hans Gruber would kill to get his hands on, this fun, sweetly tropical easy-drinker is the ultimate summer blockbuster. Ho, ho, ho…
Since we’re all going into the silly season with a hard-earned thirst for new experiences, we felt it was only appropriate to kick off the 12 days of Blissmas with a skyscraper-sized mash-up, and our brand new advent beer for our mates at Beer Cartel.
Say a big "yippee ki aye motherlover" to Ron McClane!
Imagine an explosive Christmas movie where a gang of machine gun-wielding international terrorists were undone in their efforts by the unyielding cynicism, anti-governmentalism and genuinely hostile sentiments of a moustachioed misanthropic middle manager, and you’re somewhere in the vicinity of where we’re coming from with this festive number.
What makes this beer so special, besides its bizarro-world immaculate conception, is the presence of Cryo Pop. We’ve taken our tried and true malt bill and made it positively drip with tropical flavour while maintaining a mild, easy-drinking smashability that’ll get people lining up around the block for a taste of the Ron, thanks to the masterminds at Yakima Chief
At 6%, this is a fun, beautifully fruity beer with a delectable aroma and a finish as dry and satisfying as the love child of Bruce and Ron’s best lines from their respective star vehicles.
We can’t tell you quite what’s in it – the specific hops are as tightly a held secret as the access codes to the vaults of Nakatomi Tower – but we can tell you that you can expect a C4-grade bomb of tropical and citrus flavours that’ll have you saying ‘ho, ho, how good is this?” at Christmas lunch.
Snap it up, crack it out, and blow your thirst to kingdom come this Christmas with the sass and class of Ron McClane and Akasha!
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| Akasha Brewing Company - Ron McClane Cryo Pop IPA Can |
General
Alcohol By Volume (ABV): 6% (Standard/High)
Label/Design: 8/10
Serving Style: Can
Region of Origin: Pacific (Australia, New Zealand)
Style Family: IPA
Malts/Adjuncts: Unknown
Hops: Unknown
IBU's: Unknown
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| Akasha Brewing Company - Ron McClane Cryo Pop IPA Can Notes |
Appearance
Colour: Deep Gold
| Brilliant | Clear | Slight Haze | Hazy |
Collar of Foam & Head Retention
| None |
Poor |
Moderate |
Good |
| N/A | Thin | Fluffy | Mousse-Like |
| None | Slow | Medium | Fast-Rising Bubbles |
Alcohol Aroma
| Not Detectable | Mild | Noticeable | Strong | Harsh |
Aroma & Flavour
Esters Aroma: None
Phenols: Vanilla
Alcohol Taste:
| Not Detectable | Mild | Noticeable | Strong | Harsh |
| Mild | Moderate | Strong | Extreme |
| Restrained | Moderate | Aggressive | Harsh |
Malt Sweetness:
| Low | Medium | High | Cloying (Excessive) |
Astringency:
| Low | Medium | High |
Palate/Mouthfeel:
| Light Bodied (Thin/Watery) |
Medium Bodied (Light + Full) |
Full Bodied (Round, Rich & Creamy) |
Palate Carbonation:
| Low | Medium | High |
Length/Finish:
| Short (Up to 15 seconds) |
Medium (15 to 60 seconds) |
Long (More than 60 seconds) |
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| Akasha Brewing Company - Jon McClane Cryo Pop IPA in the Craftd Alpha Glass |
Overall
Drinkability: 9/10
Overall Impression: 9/10
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