4.5/5
AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
12 ounce bottle, bottled 8/22/11. Pours hazy golden straw color with a nice 2 finger dense white head with great retention that reduces to a thick lacing cap that lasts. Tons of carbonation streaming from the bottom of the glass. Nice lacing clings around the entire glass as well. Aromas of big pineapple, lemon zest, orange, pine, floral hops, and some spiciness. Some surprisingly fantastic aromas here, quite different from any IPA I have had before as well. Taste of big pine, orange, grapefruit, spiciness, bread, and a bit of caramel. Nice amount of bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of citrus, pine, spiciness, and light caramel. Medium carbonation and body. Incredible balance of flavors and bitterness. No alcohol noticed at all as expected. Overall, Wow. Considering this is 4%, this beer is one of the most balanced and flavorful IPAs I have had.
This is incredible for a 4% session beer. Tons of great hoppy flavor with amazing balance.
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