Green Man Rain Maker IIPA

Brewed by Green Man Brewery
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Asheville, North Carolina USA

Serve in Snifter, Tulip

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Draft @ the brewpub. Pours a clear amber color with a small off-white head. Has a fruity malty hoppy bitter piney aroma. Fruity sweetish malty hoppy bitter piney grapefruit flavor. Has a fruity malty hoppy bitter piney finish.

On tap at the Flying Saucer, Raleigh. Gleaming dark orange pour in a snifter, still with almost no carbonation. Looks like blood orange. Sharp, strongly boozy nose, with very little hop character. Mouthfeel was syrupy and unpleasant in some ways. Taste was palate-wrecking American strong ale, with some harsh bitter notes that may have once passed for hops in there. Totally unbalanced, not on par with the other enjoyable offerings I’ve had from this brewery.

Poured into a goblet at Dirty Jack’s. This is that bright orange color I enjoy so much in IPA’s with a good white head. Looks like Green Man has gone very American with this one. There is super strong citrus in the nose with pine, melon and grass. The malts are appropriately sticky, giving this a resinous feel, but doesn’t get overwhelming even towards the end of the glass. The hops are bitter and refreshing throughout providing refreshment and a spicy finish. I am very pleased with this one. Well done!