 bombshelter (349), Washington, Washington DC, USA
Oct 5, 2005
on tap at OBF 2005, on tap at the brewpub, on tap at GABF 2005.
This is the best double IPA ever made. I tasted this side-by-side with Pliny the Elder at GABF and was blown away by how much better this one hides the alcohol%, how much less overbearing the hops are in this. This is a double IPA for non-hopheads (despite the name). Pleasant citrus and herbal aroma blend into a nice medium bodied flavor of great hops. However, no huge lingering bitterness. No unpleasant overpowering aftertaste. If you can ship me bottles of this beer when it comes out in November, I will compensate you considerably.
hopdog (4950), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
Dec 7, 2008 On tap at the 2008 Strong Ale Festival. Poured a medium amber color with a small sized off white head. Aromas of citrus, pine, melons, and some malts. Tastes of citrus, melons, caramel, and pines.
cathcacr (527), Portland, Oregon, USA
Aug 3, 2008 Draft at Belmont Station. Perfectly adequate for an I2PA, though I didn’t catch onto the Award-Winning characteristics.
goldtwins (3755), Nesconset, New York, USA
Oct 30, 2007 GABF 2007: Poured an almost clear golden yellow color with a medium off-white head. Hop forward citrus aroma with some biscuity malt underneath. Big but not overdone. The flavor had a great mix of big citrus and piny hop on top of malt. Medium to full bodied and nice warming in the chest. This was one of the better IIPA and beers I had at the fest.
kp (6300), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Oct 21, 2007 <b>Date:</b> 10/13/2007<br />
<b>Mode:</b> Draft<br />
<b>Source:</b> Brewfest, GABF<br />
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hazy dark yellow, creamy off white head,
big sweet crystal malt aroma with lots of citrus and pine hops plus a bit of sweet fruity tangerine,
creamy body,
lots of liquid hop flavor, sweet tangerine and citrus character, crystal malt adds sweetness, a nice bitterness comes in to balance it, <br />
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<b>Aroma:</b> 7/10; <b>Appearance:</b> 6/10; <b>Flavor:</b> 7/10; <b>Palate:</b> 7/10; <b>Overall:</b> 15/20<br />
<b>Rating:</b> 3.6/5.0<br /><b>Drinkability:</b> 7/10<br />
<b>Score:</b> **4<br />
AleDrinker (1073), Sunnyvale, California, USA
Oct 15, 2007 Huge pine aroma. Huge bitterness and sticks to your tongue and doesn’t let go for a very long time. Alcohol is apparent but does not detract from the beer.
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