GreatLibations (1330), Sasquatcho, Arizona, USA Jan 18, 2007 Pours a dark golden amber color w/ full, semi creamy froth that slowly recedes to reveal its beautiful garter. Aromas of snappy citrus rind w/ an almost Lambic tart whiff. Very nice ! Full nectar w/ ample residual effers creates a velvety texture. This brew is balanced right off the bat. Nothing is over-riden here. Big malts meet snappy hops head on in a collision to create strongly flavored yet perfectly drinkable IPA. But, theres a twist, a twist of salted raspberry w/o the berry, just the RASP part. Like I said in the aroma. A Lambic tartness w/ salt. Freakin awsome. I could tell by first sip this was a classic. The finish is perfect w/ the asprin bittering mechanism that is sustained like The Edges’ guitar solos. Well balanced and thirst quenching. Connoisseurs Choice ! Highly recommended. ( I have to knock a bit off because it’s only 6%, my only complaint. Should be 7%) mesperon (38), Jersey City, New Jersey, USA Sep 21, 2008 Tasted wedding night, one among many. My new favorite ipa. Great floral flavor, just the right amount of bitterness. No unpleasant weedy aftertaste. Needs another taste to puck apart. kenb (959), Oregon, USA Nov 3, 2007 22 oz bottle via Hellbilly (thanks!). Pours a hazy orange with a large beige head. Nose is all about the hops...grapefruit, orange, apricot, pine... mmm and it tastes just like it smells with a nice resiny finish. Lots of nice orange/grapefruit in the lingering aftertaste. This is so full bodied that it seems like a IIPA. Carbonation is just right. This is nice! Zinister (892), Houston, Texas, USA Nov 19, 2007 Updated: Jan 7, 2008First Official Houston Tasting. Pours a reddish hue with a large white head and nice lacing. Nose is fresh grapefruit, sweet floral (honeysuckle?), and fresh valencia oranges. Reminds me of the juice at the bottom of a fresh tropical fruit salad. Very wonderful hops and malt integration...and there are a tons of hops. Big hop flavor, but a fresh hop flavor. Grapefruit pith as well. Medium bodied mouthfeel with a very nice finish. One of the best IPAs I’ve had, truly enjoyed. MilkmanDan (1940), Eagan, Minnesota, USA Nov 22, 2004 Me likey. Lots. Clear light copper. Nose a bit soapy, but stuffed full of citrus and pine. Great hoppy character, heavily perfumed, very citric, nice bite of orange zest. Beautiful malt backbone, sugary sweet, wonderfully balanced. A great IPA.
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