Bootleg Black Market Black IPA

Felt a bit dirty returning to Bootleg after pretty much swearing off their core range after a disappointing last couple of trips south.

This is enough to rekindle an interest. In short it's like Kooinda lite - clearly a similar recipe but less alcohol, less developed mouthfeel, less round yet pronounced flavours, less quality overall. Nothing really wrong with it as such.. it's just lacking polish and dare.

Still a reasonable effort at the style, and a fine accompaniment to a nice outdoor dinner. Grudging respect. 7.0