Full Sail Wreck the Halls

22 oz. bottle. Pours a slightly hazy copper with a rich off-white head that lasted through the entire glass. Light aroma of yeast and citrus. Flavor is initially grapefruit and a bit of yeast. Dry, bitter hop finish. Not at all sweet.

I just do not think that spices belong in an IPA, save that for other styles that are more akin to the holidays. This was just ruined for me. Fruit rinds and that annoying spiciness. unbalanced and lack of moderation when it comes to the hops and the malt, just leaves a bland feeling in your mouth.

(Bottle, 2005 vintage) Pours a clear copper body with a moderate off-white head. Aroma of grapefruit, orange, and toasted malts. Flavor of toasted malt and mild hops with a dry, somewhat bitter finish. A bit thin and dull in the palate & flavor.

another one that pours out alot darker than i was expecting. this one has a spicy odd taste that is not unpleasant but maybe not what i was looking for in an ipa. hops and malts are there, and so is that spicy sweetness. not bad, not great, but certainly drinkable and worth trying.

On Tap atBitter Creek Ale House: Not bad! Darker than your average IPA, a clear amber with a light brown head and sticky lacing. It has a great hoppy presence that truly abides with you. It is a smooth brew and easy to drink.

On tap @ Falling Rock poured a lovely clear copper with a small, but lasting off white head. Aromas of pine, citrus and a hint of carmel. Palate was medium bodied, dry and slightly resiny. Flavors of pine, citrus,and light carmel with a dry bitter finish.

Medium copper body raises a respectable white head and offers a light haze. There’s no mistaking the brewer’s intention with that one, a direct hop punch with juicy grapefruit flesh and blatant green herbs (mint) leafiness in the front stage, adequately backed by soft malts that try to bring a biscuity aspect without ever managing. Grows more alcohol flavor than the regular IPA as it warms, but is just as dry, if oilier. Not too citric. Fun if you’re the hop infusion addict type.

Lava red pour with a sustained film on top. Juicy hop aroma is jam packed with sweet grapefruit and fresh cut grass. The residual pine and grass note carries through to the body, which ends with a great bitter bite. The hops really shine here. Some caramel malts help to cradle the hops throughout the body, but ultimately they are drowned out by the lingering bitterness which is nice and spicy in the finish. None-the-less, great hop juice.