3.6/5
AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
22 ounce bottle into tulip, no bottle date. Pours deep bright orange color with a dense 1 finger khaki head with great retention that reduces to a lacing cap that lasts. Some thick lacing clinging to the glass as well. Aromas of big pine resin, caramel, grapefruit, orange, and spices. Some very malty aromas here, I have a feeling this is a bit old. Taste of big pine resin, caramel, breadiness, orange, and spices. Big bitterness present on the finish; with lingering notes of caramel, pine, orange, and spiciness. Good balance of bitterness and sweetness. Medium carbonation and medium-full bodied; with a very creamy and slick mouthfeel. Alcohol is well hidden with only a warming on the finish noticed. Overall a solid DIPA, but I feel a bit let down with all of the rave reviews. All breweries need to date bottles.
An unfortunate let down from what I was hoping for. I bought this from one of the best stores for beer sales turnover in the area too. At least I don't have to worry about their age-able beers like the Imperial Stout.
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