 french tickler (477), Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
Mar 11, 2008
Via trade from tertons. Golden hazy poor witha thick frothy beige head, nice lacing. Aromas are extreme of hops, cascade to be exact, citrus, pepper, caramel, pine, pears, sea salt, vanilla, fresh ground malts... again very hoppy. Nice IBU (guessing around 100), sweet, very bitter, creamy, medium body... starts somewhat salty and finished on the sweet side all while keeping a nice long lasting hoppy bitterness. Nice flavor explosion. Added citrus greatness and lots of pepper, very spicy, spruce... Just an all around great IPA. Definitely up there with the best.
Lagunitasfan (37), San Diego, California, USA
Aug 25, 2008 22 oz bottle. Bright quarter inch head reduces to dense impenetrable blanket. Smells hoppy/piney.Any movement stains the side of the glass with gooey foam. Sharp and bitter, then fruity and sweet, then bitter again. Way bitter afterburn. Stronger than some doubles. Nice.
amish_caravan (202), Winona, Minnesota, USA
Aug 22, 2008 pours a nice deep golden hugh. very floral scent. some citrus and fruit as well. taste is of lots of hops and a little citrus. very similar to the bells hopslam. very impressive beer. I would purchase this again for sure.
IlanMan (521), Winona, Minnesota, USA
Aug 22, 2008 Thanks to Kegbear for this brew. Pour is a very clean and clear medium golden with a fluffy off white head. Aroma is amazing with tons of fresh hops, light fruit, malt, pine, and much more. Flavors are all well blended together perfectly balanced. Flavors include mellow but dominant biterness, peach, light pine, and sweet delicious malt. Damn good brew, damn good.
ditmier (179), Boise, Idaho, USA
Aug 21, 2008 2007 Bottle - Pours dk orange with jagged and yeasty off white head, aroma is all citrus and light malt, slight pine, flavour is what most expect from an IPA, huge bitter hops, huge malts, lingers on the back end, best IPA i’ve tasted so far...
Smokepot23 (7), Garden Grove, California, USA
does not count  Aug 18, 2008 This beer pours a very light copper, with about an inch of the prettiest off white head you will ever see. This is by far the clearest IPA you will find and tastes as clean.The aroma is very floral, like fresh cut flowers with just enough of citrus to balance perfectly. The upfront is so smooth, it leaves you wanting more. The flavor changes at least 4 times, as it starts from the front of your tounge to the back of your throat. Take the time to drink this beer at different temps, as it wil show the complexity of the different available flavors that this beer represents. I hope this beer does not ruin all other IPA varietties for you.
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