Beer of the Month: Deep Space goes deep as fruity, balanced double IPA

In the can: Dank sticky fruit — mango, apricot, papaya — leap out in the aroma (which deserves a hearty appreciation before the first sip), tempered by notes of pine, caramel and a touch of bread pudding. Deep Space offers robust fruitiness — the same mango, apricot and papaya with a touch of grapefruit rind — in a viscous body (there’s the malt at work) and tempered by a lingering earthy, bitter finish. Deep Space is bold, balanced and beautiful.

Alcohol: 10 percent