546. Rogue Ales (Newport, OR) - Batsquatch

“For years rumors have circled that deep in the woods on Mt. St. Helens lives the fabled Batsquatch. While there are many tales of Batsquatch, they are all a bit hazy on the details, which makes the truth such a juicy mystery. So what better way to honor the elusive legend than with a hazy IPA? Perfect for camping and potentially making a new friend. This juicy, cloudy IPA features intense tropical flavors and aromas.”

Um. Those first two sentences sort of make me cringe; the can art is pretty dope, though, so maybe that makes up for it. Anyway…it has a very smooth fruit flavor up front, and finishes just barely on the dry side. The hazy appearance and the almost-sweet fruit flavor make it feel a little heavy, and it’s just a hair’s breadth short of being interesting. A slightly higher ABV (it clocks in at 6.7%, which ain’t shabby) or more of a bitter finish would give it some welcome balance.