Backcountry Telemark IPA

Draft @ the brewery. Poured in a light amber and produced a nice two fingered off-white head. Aroma was spicy citrusy hops. The flavor was classic IPA very hoppy citrus and floral with some malt balance principally caramel and toast. The finish was bitter and the mouth feel is light. Decent IPA.

stained light wood color that starts wit ha bubbled thick head. but settles into a lasting white ring. strong hop nose that is a bit medicinal. a hop forward taste : lemon , earthy herbal notes, a bit of burnt pine. some vanilla notes are hiding in here too. sweet malt doesn’t quite balance, but that’s o.k. i’m not always looking for balance. this is what i need right now. 4 5 6 2 13

Intense honey pine nose. Hazy orange, small head. Diluted caramel sweetness, with honey. Nice soft, yet pronounced hops flavor. Good carbonation, medium body, finish is long, ends with toasted biscuits. Solid IPA.

Draft at the brewpub in Frisco on 3/24/2008. Medium off white head on that showed good duration and lace over a clear orange body. Nice IPA aroma of citrus and pine with some floral character over a backdrop of light caramel. Resinous mouthfeel complements a medium body and carbonation. Good caramel malt base supports the substantial hop presence and a ling, piney and bitter finish. Certainly a west coast type of IPA, and a worthy effort. I wouldn’t recommend leaving this place without having one of these at least.

28 Feb 08, 22oz bottle
Med amber, lt off white head, slight haze, 3
intense citusry, piney hop aroma, w/ carmelly notes in teh back, 8
Thin flavor, but malt-toast, carmel is there. Hop character is there but not impressive. 6
lt body, lt carb, 3
I was impressed until I tasted it. Smells inviting, but the flavor left me less than impressed. It’s not bad, but I just wasn’t as impressed as I thought I would be based on the aroma. 13