 Pailhead (2339), Allen Park, Michigan, USA
Apr 8, 2008
<i>Courtesy of Styles</i><br /><br />
Bottle: The aroma has lots of citrus, yeast, citrus hops, and light fruit. It pours a hazy amber with some very fine sediment and a large soapy off-white head that leaves behind clumpy lacing. The flavor starts with lots of citrus fruit. There is a weird fruitiness in the background that doesn’t work for me. The finish has moderate citrus hops with some light caramel. The off-fruitiness seems to fade slightly as it warms, but it’s still unpleasant to me. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.
LilBeerDoctor (730), East Setauket, New York, USA
Nov 30, 2008 Bottle courtesy of mreusch. Pours a murky brown with a huge thick light tan head. Aroma of floral and citrusy hops with caramel malt. Flavor of lemon, iced tea, alcohol. Meh, the iced tea is too overpowering in this beer. Not impressed by this one. Too sweet!
sersdf (889), chicago, Illinois, USA
Nov 30, 2008 purchased this 750 in iowa city at john’s grocery. all i remember about having it was that it was pretty hoppy, the hops were fresh, and i liked it a lot. since i’m in pursuit of 1000 and ratebeer has been down so much lately, shitty ratings will have to suffice here and there.
fredandboboflo (715), East Setauket, New York, USA
Nov 30, 2008 Bottle. Aroma of grassy, citrusy (vaguely grapefruity) hops, plenty of sweet malt. Flavor has more malt, richer than was expected from the nose, with a great deal of hop bitterness that feels seems more flowery than grassy, still with that vaguely grapefruit feel. Wonderful balance of rich malt with lively hops, a malt base worthy of a big ASA yet without weighing on the palate at all as ASA’s can be apt to do. Superb.
MrRain (319), O’Fallon, Illinois, USA
Nov 27, 2008 750ml corked bottle poured into a small lager glass. BDW IPA pours murky and the color of tarnished brass. The head is huge and creamy looking. The acidic bite of hops dominates the aroma. This beer is very crisp and clean. The hops are strong but not over-domineering. There is a slight floral taste that adds character to this beer. The finish is quick, dry and leaves you wanting more. This is an excellent beer.
jefcon (873), Arlington, Virginia, USA
Nov 21, 2008 Boulevard packs a wallop into this corked 750ml IPA. Apricot-orange on the nose, very light in color, and ultimately floral and perfumey. The aggressive hopping is paired with an excellent choice in hops: they are fragrant and stingingly bitter. Mostly citrus and perfume. Well-balanced and surprisingly drinkable.
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