Score: 77/100 – Good
Appearance 4/6
The beer pours a hazy gold with a moderately tall, frothy, off-white head. Good foam retention. A good looking hazyboi even if the end of the pour introduces visible particles in the glass.
Aroma 17/24
Medium-strong intensity with balance towards hops. The aroma is fragrant, fruity, and somewhat sharp.
American hop character dominates with some fresh yeast (almost cheesy but not quite) popping up here and there. Some signs of yeast stress. Low pale malt at the back and a splash of alcohol. Overall good aroma.
Flavour 33/40
Strong intensity with good balance and assertive perceived bitterness.
The flavour highlights American hop notes with a splash of alcohol, supportive pale malt, and mild esters. Some saltiness comes through as well.
Mouthfeel 9/10
Medium body with moderate carbonation. The mouthfeel is crisp yet mouth-coating with restrained alcohol warming and an off-dry finish. No astringency or harshness on the palate even if the impact is heavy. Excellent.
Overall 14/20
Overall, 5e Baron’s Boombox is a good DIPA with plenty of flavour and decent drinkability.
There are issues across the board with visible particles making it into the glass, the aroma having a fresh yeast character, and the flavour featuring too much salt. With so much competition in the category, I’d likely pick another DIPA to quench my thirst for hops.
Beerfection | Craft Beer Reviews | Montreal, Canada 