colemgm8 (363), Alpharetta, Georgia, USA Jun 7, 2008 sample on 6/5/08, rating from notes. deep golden color with a white head. excellent fruit based aroma with some hop undertones. a lot going on in the flavor... many fruits such as banana, blueberries, grapes, raisins and more. quite different and interesting. great palate, full bodied and the diverse flavors carry through the finish. great beer.
Beershine (1207), Miami Beach, Florida, USA Aug 20, 2008 Clear, medium-gold, not much head. Hopped-up nose, lots of orange and lemon. Quaffable palate, smooth but strong. Hot and smooth at same time. Very good. Oakes (6819), Miami Beach, Florida, USA Aug 18, 2008 Hazy straw and sort of flat-looking. Earthy, citrusy, woody hop nose with light pale malt backing. Moderate bitterness. Very dry, herbal hop character. Some toasty notes and an alcoholic finish. waolsen (950), Littleton, Colorado, USA Aug 15, 2008 bottle. golden/copper pour with thick frothy head. lacing. spicy, fresh hops, english style malt aroma. funky malts. hops are very bitter but lack character. sweet malts. light fruit. metallic tartness weekly chalanges bitterness. strange and unique. definitely a little disappointed. A double? doubleo (720), San Diego, California, USA Aug 14, 2008 650ml bottle, Batch 002. Pours deep, clear, straw yellow with a small, sticky white head, some lace. Smells sweet and earthy pine. Tastes of pineapple and some spicy, grassy hops. Different. Very sweet, somewhat hop resiny with some alcohol as well. Resiny sweet/bitter. Medium/full body with subdued carbonation. Bottle condition maybe? gotbeach (121), San Diego, California, USA Aug 13, 2008 Clear IPA with cherry and spice in the nose. Dry finish with a hints of oak.
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