Boothbay Thirsty Botanist

LOC: Boothbay, Maine ABV: 7% | IBUS: 45 | SRM: N/A

What the brewer says

“This succulent New England–style India pale ale is brewed to celebrate the many talented, hard-working horticulturists who have been beautifying the Boothbay region for generations.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Lemon, peach, mango, and pine with a pleasant subtle peppery spiciness. Some caramel, candy-like sweetness adds nice complexity.” Flavor: “There is a rich mix of candy and grainy sweetness with a lush tropical-fruit hops character. Finish is rich and chewy but with enough bitterness to balance it out. A bit of lingering grassy astringency distracts from the other more pleasant aspects of the beer.” Overall: “A good hazy IPA, but a little heavy-handed in the overall balance.”

AROMA: 11 APPEARANCE: 3 FLAVOR: 18 MOUTHFEEL: 4 OVERALL: 10 91