Sailors Grave Drowned Man IPA

If there's one thing the early releases from Sailors Grave tell us, it's that Chris Moore prefers to deal in subtleties. Although, with the Drowned Man – tagged a session IPA – you have the exception that proves the rule. At less than 5 percent ABV, it's certainly in session territory and, with Chris having a palate that appreciates bold bitterness, it packs a punch that takes it into IPA territory.

It's an all US hop affair, with these contributing citrus, pine and spicy characters, while, as its nigh on amber hue suggests, there's a solid sweet malt backbone holding things together.