 Ernest (4186), Boulder, Colorado, USA
May 15, 2008
Bottle.
Head is initially average sized, frothy, white, mostly diminishing.
Body is hazy dark yellow, unfiltered.
Aroma is lightly to moderately malty (toasted grain, bread), moderately hoppy (flowers, herbs), with notes of alcohol, pear syrup.
Flavor is heavily sweet, lightly to moderately acidic, lightly to moderately bitter.
Finish is moderately sweet, lightly to moderately acidic, moderately to heavily bitter.
Medium to full body, velvety texture, lively carbonation, lightly to moderately alcoholic.
Not much going on in the nose and very sweet, but the finishing bitterness cleans up the latter ok. Hard to drink much of it, but it’s certainly not unenjoyable. Overall not that impressed, even if not judged in the American DIPA mold.
DocLock (4047), Lower Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, USA
Jul 23, 2008 Wow, there’s a big RSD with this one, and I dare say it is way under-appreciated. Pours turbid canary gold with 2-finger white head. Nose is floral hops, rock sugary malt, mild honey, apricot, and yeasty funk. Tastes dry, floral, very hoppy, with a Belgian IPA feel to it. Tropical fruit and funky notes are also in the flavor, with the floral hops and rock sugar maintaining a good balance. It waters out a bit late, but that’s a minor beef.
TheGrandMaster (1406), Auckland, New Zealand
Jul 23, 2008 Bottle (in New Zealand), pours a clear gold with a foamy white head. Yip, plenty of hops on the nose - almost nasal burning. Resiny mostly, just a hint of caramal malt int he background. Very smooth with toffee malt on the palate. The swallow releases the drying effect of the citrus hops, and also alcohol fumes that rise into the sinuses. The finish is surprisingly creamy, grassy with some aniseed. Packs a big punch this, and pulls that off pretty well.
SSSteve (1450), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Jul 21, 2008 pours a lifeless, hazy, murky gold with no head. juicy appearance. aromas of toffee, lemony hops, and tea. flavor is unique with a earthy, herbal tone, tropical fruits, and buttery toffee doughy tasting malts. hints of mint and other leafy greens. not very carbonated. a dash of alcohol shows in the finish. this is a weird one. not diggin’ it.
mcc5468 (28), USA
Jul 20, 2008 Gold hazy color. Aroma was of sweet hops. Extremely sweet taste. I’d almost swear I tasted pineapple in there. I must have had a bad bottle because this one just didn’t do it for me. It was almost medicinal in aftertaste. I am a big fan of hops but this just wasn’t good. Based on other people’s ratings I’m willing to give it another try at some point.
sloth (1491), Ceciltucky, Co., Maryland, USA
Jul 19, 2008 Medium sized offwhite head, rocky with fair retention. Mostly clear, almost amber color. Nose is lightly spicey, lightly perfumey and earthy. Medium bodied with a soft carbonation level. Medium fruity flavors, light floral notes, caramel malt hints at you with a bit of woodiness gaining ground as it warms, interesting. Finish is fairly dry, lightly fruity, gently bitter and woody, ABV is non evident. Neat little brew that i,ll try again. Thanks to Robert @statelineliquors for sharing the bottle!
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