Lagunitas Day Time

This limited release is a "fractional IPA" from the Lagunitas Brewing Company of Petaluma, California. I assume the "fractional" term refers to its sessionable lower alcohol of 4.65% ABV.

The beer pours a dark yellow golden in color.  There is about an inch of tightly foamy white head.  The aroma is hop forward, citrus, grapefruit peel, pine, and some tropical fruit, including papaya.  The flavors follow the aromas directly.  The finish is dry and only moderately bitter.  The aftertaste is a pleasant reminiscence of the main flavors, bleeding out into light tea with lemon.  It drinks light, crisp, well-carbonated and refreshing.  This beer is a winner, and likes its name implies, would make a great day time drink (and night time as well).