I still remember when Mark from Regina's Rebellion Brewing told me that they will never distribute beer to Manitoba (circa 2016) - I'm sure I've told that story on here a few times already, but I'm happy to see Rebellion's beer in Liquor Marts and beer vendors across Manitoba (including here in Brandon). Today's sampling is Zilla Light IPA at 4.5% ABV.I couldn't find any information on their website about the beer but I'm expecting it to be fairly reminiscent of their classic IPA (RIP grain elevator design), which somehow I've never reviewed.. but I was sure I did.
Appearance: Deep, cloudy darkish orange body to it, thick amount of (very creamy) head to it that diminishes gradually as the beer is being savoured, leaving behind a very nice layered lacing on the glass.. a good reminder that you're getting closer to needing another beer 😂.
Aroma: Dank, floral hoppy presence to it, a bit of grapefruit, some Earl Grey tea kind of leafiness to it, some lemon, slight bit of creaminess to it somehow. So far - a very aromatic light IPA.
Taste: Decent amount of sweetness with a bit of caramel to start things off, a leafy hop presence that gives it a slight piney bitterness to it, but more-so an Earl Grey kind of taste, a hint of nuttiness at the very end.
Overall Thoughts: Whenever 'Earl Grey' came up, I kept thinking of one of my favourite American brewers who happens to be a big fan of Rebellion, Eric from Atypical Brewing in Minot, ND. Lots of floral/herbal hop notes to this beer, caramel sweetness from the malt, a bit of lemon, bit of grapefruit. For a "Lite" IPA, this is full on flavour.
I always get nervous about reviewing a Rebellion beer because I always feel like Mark will getting out his BJCP notes and tell me I'm wrong, but I know he would never do that but I wouldn't blame him if he's secretly judging me.
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