 awaisanen (1116), Irvine, California, USA
May 11, 2008
From a 12oz Bottle. Pours a transparent, brassy gold color with a firm layer of white foam. Very clean, citrusy hop aromas with floral notes of orange blossoms. Mild grapefruit zest and a subtle layer of honey scented malt lying beneath. Medium light bodied, moderately carbonated mouthfeel with a texture that’s riding on the creamy edge for an IPA. Very clean, grapefruit zest hop flavors up front with a fresh herbal bitterness. Just enough caramel sweetness to add depth and body, but doesn’t crowd the quenching, refreshing attributes of the beer. Some pithy hop bitterness lingers in the finish, with just a slight amount of scratchiness. Well executed, this beer is ideally suited to be an everyday drinker. Plenty of flavor to satisfy the discerning palate, but also restrained enough to be enjoyed by the uninitiated hophead.
MaltOMeal (237), Land of Sugar, Texas, USA
Jul 22, 2008 12oz bottle thanks to Dunk. Pours a clear golden color with a thin white head. Nose is of pine hops and slight citrus. Taste is also of pine with a lighter citrus noticeable. Mouthfeel is medium with bitter aftertaste.
jjpm74 (2760), Connecticut, USA
Jul 22, 2008 Bottle courtesy of mgumby10. Pours copper with a thin white head. Smells of citrus, some pine, hints of dough, grass. Tastes bitter and citrussy with a touch of spiciness on the finish. Great brew!
hopscotch (4390), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Jul 22, 2008 Bottle… Clear, light golden ale with a small, frothy, white head. Tropical and citrus fruit aroma. Medium-bodied and lightly creamy with relaxed carbonation. Fruity flavor with tannic bitterness. Toffee sweetness and grapefruit pith bitterness finish things off. Thanks go out to mgumby10 for the brew!
bitbucket (1477), Kirkland, Washington, USA
Jul 15, 2008 Bottle. Pours clear dark gold with a lacy white head. Medium-light body and carbonation. Aroma and taste of toffee, citrus and fruit. Dry earthy finish.
mgumby10 (1502), West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Jul 13, 2008 Courtesy Odeed. Pours a clear light orange color, with a small white head. Smells of some big grapefruit hops, very piney, with a crispness about it. The flavor was also very crisp and sharp, with a big hop character and a nice hop bitterness to it. Prety juicy grapefruit citrus was also quite evident. Nice and crisp IPA, full flavored with a great palate. Another quality brew from a quality brewer.
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