Block 15 Six Hop Wonder

Brewed by Block 15 Brewery
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Corvallis, Oregon USA

Serve in Snifter, Tulip

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Full hop aroma--some citrus, some resin--and light caramel. Light amber with soft head. a little harsh in the mouth. Malt has a good presence, on the softer, honey-ish side, but the sharp citrus hops still have the edge.

Taster at the pub. The piney, spicy, sweet cereal nose hints at the massive quantities of hops about to let loose on the palate. Pure alpha hop water with sizeable malts to back, but nay, they are no match. Even at 11%, the grains are routed by the greens. Intense hop experience.

Sampled at KLCC Microbrew Fest. Poured a moderate gold color with a nice off-white head and decent lacing. Strong aroma of citrus fruits, some caramel and some light pine notes. Taste is quite sweet: orange meshing with apricot, tangerine, with light caramel and a big burst of bitterness in the finish. Smooth and medium bodied, with a nice tang to the finish. Super delicious brew that made me change my mind about Block 15 after not enjoying the Arboriginale.

Date: September 19, 2009
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewfest, Portland Indie
Appearance: hazy orange, frothy off white head, streaks of drippy lace
Aroma: sweet orange and pine aroma
Flavor: sweet orange flavor,dark caramel sweetness, lots of orange rind bitterness, light breadyness, long bitter finish
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 3.7/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: *** /4

Tap @ the Mini Beer Fest... Poured hazy orange with a thin white head. Floral hops on the nose. Well carbonated and on the drier side, which allowed the alpha qualities of the hops to shine.