Bier DFGIPA

Brewed by Bier Brewery
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Indianapolis, Indiana USA

Serve in Snifter, Tulip

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I have been seeking a good DIPA brewed locally and this seems to be my answer - I hope Bier makes this is regular staple. The aroma kind of punches you in the face when you open the growler and fill your tulip - citrus and resin - bit of malt. Pours a deep orange/copper with frothy head and tons of lacing. Pretty much wrecks your palate - deep lingering bitterness that sits on your tongue for about a week. Taste is forward with the citrus hops but the malt is pretty solid - maybe a bit more than I would prefer, but not to the extent that I would term this an "east coast IPA". This is somewhere in the middle. I am very pleased with this brew and will be seeking it out again. I hope Bier ramps up the production on this one!

Draft sample at IBGWF 12. Poured clear copper color with an average frothy off-white head that was mostly lasting with excellent lacing. Medium to heavy citrus complex hop aroma. Medium to full body with a slick texture and soft carbonation. Medium to heavy complex bittersweet flavor with a medium to heavy smooth bittersweet finish of moderate to long duration. A very good beer.