Deschutes Armory XPA

From Deschutes Brewery –  Armory XPA, which has been available on draft only in the past, is an experimental pale ale that is the Portland Oregon pub’s signature brew with a citrus-forward aroma and flavor. ABV: 5.9% IBUs: 58

Deschutes Brewery – Deschutes Armory XPA – 22 oz.bottle poured into a goblet. 5.9% abv.

Appearance:  The X isnt for extra. This “pale ale” is a dense amber with a quickly subsided cap.

Aroma:  Classic Deschutes tropical fruit/malt aroma. Honey dew and soft pine.

Taste:  Honey dew, pine biterness, toasted sweet malt, finished with an earthy twang. Very familiar.

Mouthfeel:  Full bodied average carbonation.

Overall: A very familiar flavor profile, I would be able to quickly identify this as a Deschutes hoppy ale immediately, very close to all the Hop Henges and NWPAs I’ve sampled over the years. Very easy to drink, and lots of character.