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Arcane Alpha With Hops, 41.5%

Price: 45 Issue: Winter 2022 Reviewer: Shane English Category: Miscellaneous

The nose is bright and hoppy—belying its origin as a Triple IPA, which is then vacuum distilled—with grapefruit candies, watermelon rings, and artificial mint. The palate is less hop-forward and flush with chocolate-covered raisins, overripe bananas, and more sweet citrus. The short finish turns slightly bitter and hoppy with a quickly tapering milk chocolate note.