thorongil2 (54), , Ontario, Canada
Apr 25, 2009 Updated: Jul 9, 2009(bottle) strong lychee nose, strong bitter fruity flavours totally hiding 10% ABV, very long finish,
 skoll (123), Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Apr 25, 2009 Poured out a bright orange color, with a sticky off white head. Aromas are grapefruit, pine, clover & honey. Flavors are all hops then more hops on the finish, with a little honey for sweetness. Malts are very subdued, barely noticeable. Medium mouth feel, Alcohol is well hidden in the flavors, but it sneaks up on you. Not my overall style of brew but could warm up to this one.
boFNjackson (1233), Portland, Oregon, USA
Apr 25, 2009 Bottle... Poured amberish-orange with a thin white head. Aroma of floral hops and buttery grains. Big carbonation on the palate. Lots of hop flavors with a strong, sweet base that accentuated the malted, grain balance.
monkeychugg55 (207), Joliet, Illinois, USA
Apr 25, 2009 Pours a cloudy golden amber (which is a tad yellower than I had expected) with a bubbly white head. Mind numbing aroma of cascade and I wanna say simcoe? Pine, red grapefruit, tangerine, and lemon zest. Flavor is balanced quite well between a lighter than usual, but perfectly sweet malt, and an aggressive citrus bitterness. One of my new favorites. Too bad it’s no longer sent here. :(
beernbourbon (230), chicago, Illinois, USA
Apr 24, 2009 It’s just good. I do not taste the sweetness that many talk about but I do taste amazing hop flavor that lasts and lasts.
joshschneider (6), Chicago, Illinois, USA
does not count  Apr 22, 2009 I can’t believe this is 10%! Had a bottle at one of the best bars in the world: Hopleaf in Chicago.
Slipstream (734), USA
Apr 22, 2009 Superb aroma of floral hops, citrus, and honey, mellow and full. Amber honey colored pour. Funny drawing on label of a floored hop lover. Dry and subtle hop flavors dominate, orange, herbs, and flowers. There is something a little medicinal, like Toms of Maine toothpaste, in there too, but it is not unpleasant. Fragrant and fully hopped, but with a mild sweetness that takes the edge off. A fresh tingle comes on towards the end of the swallow. The 10 percent ABV is very well concealed. This is a top of the line IPA that goes into my Top 10. A big thanks to Adrian for sharing another Michigan classic with me.
bluemooner (229), Blaine, Minnesota, USA
Apr 21, 2009 Pours a smooth amber with a thin, fizzy, white head. Rich aroma of hops, citrus, and pine. Medium body. Strong bitter flavor of hops, malts, some citrus, pine, and earthy notes, other fruits and spices. Bitter and dry finish. A very good india pale ale from start to finish.
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