Nomad Brewing Co - Jetlag DDH IPA (JL-02) - Beer Review

Review Date: 9/4/2022
Brewery Name: Nomad Brewing Co (Brookvale, NSW, Australia)
Beer Name: Jet Lag DDH IPA

"Jetlag is undergoing an evolution that will see it modernise and develop into a DDH IPA series. Each brew is double dry hopped with a different exciting hop combination to maximise aromas and flavour extraction then loaded up with oats for a smooth, juicy mouthfeel and hazy appearance."

Nomad Brewing Co - Jetlag DDH IPA (JL-02) Can

General

Alcohol By Volume (ABV): 6.5% (High)

Label/Design: 9.5/10

Serving Style: Can

Region of Origin: Pacific (Australia, New Zealand)

Style Family: IPA

Malts/Adjuncts: Oats, Others Unknown

Hops: Galaxy, Mosaic, Enigma

IBU's: Unknown

Nomad Brewing Co - Jetlag DDH IPA (JL-02) can notes

Appearance

Colour: Straw

Clarity

Brilliant

Clear

Slight Haze

Hazy

Collar of Foam & Head Retention

None

Poor (Up to 15 secs)

Moderate (15 - 60 secs)

Good (more than 60 secs)

Foam Texture

N/A

Thin

Fluffy

Mousse-Like

Carbonation (Visible)

None

Slow

Medium

Fast-Rising Bubbles

Alcohol Aroma

Not Detectable

Mild

Noticeable

Strong

Harsh

Aroma & Flavour

Esters Aroma: None
Phenols: None

Alcohol Taste:

Not Detectable

Mild

Noticeable

Strong

Harsh

Hop Pungency:

Mild

Moderate

Strong

Extreme

Hop Bitterness:

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)

Oxidative/Aged Qualities: None

Nomad Brewing Co - Jetlag DDH IPA (JL-02) in the Craftd Alpha glass

Overall

Drinkability: 8/10

Overall Impression: 9/10

Notes

Pretty much what you'd expect from a double dry hopped IPA. Loads of mixed fruit flavours - lots of citrus and stone fruit flavours. Predominantly mango, pineapple, and passionfruit. There's also a more than subtle bitterness hiding behind it that lingers a little after each sip. It works though, and combined with a fair whack of carbonation it all blends pretty well. Hop combination is solid and the hazy straw coloured hue is the standard for most new world IPA's these days. The inclusion of oats helps with the silky smooth mouth feel and plenty of alcohol content to hold it all together.