2.9 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 11/20
strangely dark amber for an IPA, and smells more like a dunkel or something than an IPA. mostly malt in the nose, almost all malt in the body. some hops finally show up in the finish, but i feel like i'm drinking a dark lager! something's not quite right, maybe the bottle was mislabeled.... except that it wasn't what i expected, it's still pretty drinkable...
3.9 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 17/20
UPDATED: MAR 15, 2005 Pours an opaque dark amber, almost brown but not quite, with a generous head. Aroma of citrus fruits and sweet rich malts. Initially a rich flavor, then a goodly amount of hops flavors and a lasting bite, a tad acidic. Not overdone, very good overall. One of these days I’ll have to visit the brewery.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
Hazy brown body. Herbally sweet aroma with a woody dryness. Interesting flavor for sure. Starts out with light caramel and biscuit malt. The majority of the hop taste is ruby-red grapefruit accompanied by some grassy, earthy notes. The hop flavor is pretty strong, but this isn't a hyper-hopped IIPA. Another well-made enjoyable brew from Central Waters.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
UPDATED: MAY 14, 2004 Deep, lightly hazy, amber color with a rocky beige head. Rich aromas of heavy malts (caramel, toffee and mild chocolate) with a mild citric backdrop (light orange). Initial caramel flavor with light hops flavors and warming alcohol touch. Hops linger in the background with a mild acidity in the finish. Not over-hopped, nor does it need to be. the original IPAs were higher in gravity and hopped more heavily, not over hopped. I would consider this a very traditional IPA and quite well made.
4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
Nice earthy hoppy aroma. Not overpowering, but very noticeable. Good deep copper color. Carbonation is full with a thick creamy off white head. Sweet malt is the first taste, but it is soon taken over by the hops. This has plenty of hop flavor, as opposed to hop bitterness. It has a enough bitterness, but a bit more wouldn't hurt. The finish is long with a nice balance between the malt and hops. Seems to be more of an English style IPA than an American one. Body is full and robust. OVerall a very nice beer.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Hoppy, citrus aroma, deep orange, slim head. Hoppy bite, tangy, orange taste. Smooth, alcohol well hidden, really good. Thanks a lot David.
3.1 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 9/20
2.9 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
Hazy bottle conditioned dark amber with suspended flakes. Creamy thin light tan head. Light carbonation. Aroma of grapes, doughy pale malts, yeast and toasted caramel/toffee. Unmelded flavor of chocolate, doughy malts and a mix of citric/spicy hops. Tastes...unfinished. Lingering bitterness and grape juiciness. Good hop burps. Solid body and nicely malted but this needs more hops, in aroma and flavor. Right now it tastes like an overbittered English Strong Ale. Noticeable alcohol warmth, but not tasted. Finishes thicker, a little sweeter and trying to come together but this is a work in progress.
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