SKA Brewing Modus Mandarina IPA
Editor Rating
- Rated 4 stars
- Excellent
$9.99/6-pack
- Colorado
- Reviewed by: Crystal Luxmore
- Published on: March 9, 2017
- Last modified: March 9, 2017
Review Summary:
Debuting in 2015, this made-in-Colorado IPA is dry-hopped with a new “it” hop varietal — Mandarina Bavaria — named for its tangerine and citrus aromas. To take the orange character into hyperdrive, the brewer added orange peel. The result is a deep amber-hued ale that smells as if you just peeled a fresh mandarin orange with waves of tangerine and dank pine notes cascading along the tongue, building to a lengthy bitter finish. The full-bodied, citrusy beauty pairs with tangy tamarind coconut curries, Peking duck, pad Thai, grilled meats with a citrus marinade and dark chocolate.