 CharlesDarwin (1333), State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Dec 21, 2005
Cask. Pours a hazed ruby orange with some ambe tinge. A gelatinous cask head of quivering lemon merangue tops. Candy-like resin and floral aroma, light oranges and tangy lime juics. Flavor is a gentle oakiness, blended with some reserved mellow outward hoppiness and a good kick of diacetyl butterscotch. Some quiet creaminess and a hint of raw grain. Palate is hop dry and grassy. Decen.t
detroiter (957), Euphoria, Minnesota, USA
Jan 22, 2007 Pours a very hazy amber gold, with about an inch and a half of soft white suds. The head dies down in short order to a thin ring around the edge of the glass. As I happily drain the glass, I enjoy a whole lotta lacing. Good bitter hoppy aroma.
Even though the hops predominates, I will start with the malt. Nice and sweet, some caramel, light brown sugar, fig, and a subtle wild rice presence. I also found that wild rice flavor in Fitgers’ Misty Mountain IPA - a bit less in Skyline than in Misty Mountain. I don’t know what ingredient or combination of ingredients causes that, but whatever it is, I love it. Bring it on!
OK, now the hops. Strong piney/citrus hops up front, with spicy/floral hops coming up behind. Finishes with a blend of all the above, quite bitter and absolutely delicious. Softly carbonated, very smooth drinking. Full bodied, especially in the aftertaste where the malt clings to your tongue for a second, only to be attacked and dissolved by that wonderful hop bitterness and some hot alcohol. The hop flavor lingers. The alcohol heads straight to the brain.
robertsreality (2462), Minnesota, USA
Sep 27, 2005 Amber/Orange Coloring with White Skin. Nice Citrusy and Floral Hop Notes on the Nose. Solid Dry Hop Impy Brew with Some Ctirus in the Background. Crisp, Dry Finish, and Very Easy to Drink. Quite Nice.
badgerben (3001), Blaine, Minnesota, USA
Jul 15, 2005 Copper color with a medium head. Aroma of pine and flowers. Very bitter and dry taste with ample amounts of wood and pine. Ridiculously smooth, especially coming from a growler. Damn tasty.
CaptainCougar (4601), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Oct 9, 2004 GABF 2004: Pours a clear golden with a thinly lacing white head. Strange piney hoppy aroma with hints of fabric softener sheets and a touch of pale malty sweetness. Starts mildly candy sweet turning more grapefruity and bitter toward the semi-dry finish. An interesting, fresh-tasting, crisp strong ale.
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