581. Deschutes Brewery (Bend, OR) - Tropical Fresh

“Sit back and relax as you let the waves of pineapple, citrus and mango wash over you. Close your eyes and you can hear the breeze rustling through the palm trees. An antidote to a hazy glow, we sought a bright and beautiful color as canvas to flaunt big tropical hops.”

There’s just a hint of orange rind on the back end that gives it a dry finish that can’t quite be called bitter. The tropical flavors up front are somewhat muddled, and it does not drink remotely like it clocks in at 6.5% ABV. Not my favorite thing from Deschutes, but one of the more interesting.