buzzoven (67), Japan
May 4, 2008
When trying new beers, I like to get a few different brews in order to properly get a good representation of the brewery. So I bouight this IPA along with the Cooperstown Old Slugger Pale Ale. Did not enjoy the Pale Ale and this one did not fare much better. Some key factor here is missing in these beers and that is character. There is just simply no memorable quality that I can reflect on time spent drinking this. No nose, not much body, no respectable lingering finish...kind of like just taking a sip and hitting a brick wall. I was interested in checking out their porter but rethinking that plan after these two strike outs.
 Rciesla (712), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
Jun 16, 2008 Bottle. Pours a dark amber body with an off white head. Aroma is sweet hoppiness some with some fruit. Flavor is strongly hoppy almost like copper. Not for me.
macks4386 (2), East Amherst, New York, USA
does not count  Jun 15, 2008 6/15/2008 - 12 oz bottle, pint glass. Poured large white head with piney aromas. Could have a fuller body and darker color. Overall a decent but not great IPA.
elihapa (190), Hawaii, USA
May 14, 2008 3/12/08 notes: bottle. Pours a light apricot color with a small white head. Medium body with a slightly oily texture. Aroma is of cascade hops, pine. Body is smooth, and there is a nice blend of hops that add complexity, balanced tastefully by malt flavors. I taste some orange fruitiness in the body as well. Definitely a quality brew, just nothing special. Flavors are a bit too mute, and I like hops to be a bit firmer in an IPA.
agl108 (352), Manayunk, Pennsylvania, USA
May 6, 2008 12 oz. bottle at Flat Rock Saloon. Poured hazy copper with ridiculously fluffy head. TONS of lacing. Lots of sweet caramel in the flavor with a bitter finish. OK at best.
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