Thursday, December 12, 2024

Beer O'Clock: Solace

I could use a bit of serenity right now. Thankfully, in two more days, I'll have it.

I take solace, in the meantime, of knowing that as of the end of business day, today, I'll be on vacation until the end of this month. I'll be on a sun-soaked beach, sipping mango margaritas and snorkelling with tropical fish.

I'll also be with DW and four of our friends.

Solace, indeed.

When I saw the label on a can of beer, with its sea turtle, swimming in pastel colours of the sea and a twilight sky, I knew I had to pick it up (actually, I picked up two). I'm fascinated by sea turtles, ever since I first swam with them, in 2019, and will be seeking them again, on Saturday.

It's only fitting that in my last beer review before my trip to Akumal Bay, Mexico--and probably, my last review of 2024, I check out a hazy, tropical ale. After all, these hazy IPAs have almost become my comfort ales.

Let's see if this one brings me some comfort.

Solace Hazy IPA (6.7% ABV; 30 IBUs)
Common Good Beer Company
Scarborough ON

Appearance: pours a murky, Creamsicle-orange with a sudsy-white head that settles quickly to a dense lace.

Nose: mango, pineapple, orange, and a touch of grapefruit.

Palate: goes down easily, with only a bit of pine resin. The tropical fruits loom large, making this ale highly quaffable. Though it has a somewhat high alcohol level, it's by no means boozy. It has good body and well-balanced flavours that culminate in a medium finish.

Overall impression: I liked this easy-drinking, hazy ale. It goes down easily, though at 6.7 percent, I'd recommend drinking in moderation. Solace, as its name suggests, brings me comfort.

Beer O'Clock rating: 🍺🍺

You can find Solace in select LCBO stores.

You can find sea turtles in Akumal Bay.

Cheers!

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