 hapjydeuce (526), Carlsbad, California, USA
Jun 20, 2007 On tap at Liar’s Club. Has quite a nice appearance, medium golden color with a thick, fine head that laces the glass forever. The aroma wasn’t bad, but just wasn’t there; kind of undetectable for me when compared to some other DIPAs. Flavor is kind of weak for a DIPA, but there are noticeable hints of pine sap, fresh cut hay, mixed with spices, fresh light malts and a good hops punch at the end. Could have been more balanced, the syrupy caramel and malt flavor at the beginning needs to be put in check by the hops. Still worth a try though. Finishes crisp and clean.
badlizard (1380), San Diego, California, USA
Jun 9, 2007 Tasted at La Jolla. Clear golden amber with a creamy white head. Pine aroma. Thick smooth palate. Caramel and fruit taste with a piney hoppy taste in the finish.
CaptainCougar (4601), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Apr 15, 2007 On tap at the 10th Annual San Diego Strong Ale Festival: Pours a clear deep golden bronze with a well-lacing frothy white head. Slightly floral lavender hoppy nose has a subtle pale caramel malty presence. Body starts fairly full and sweet, thinning some toward a bittersweet grapefruity finish. A decent IIPA.
SDbruboy (1809), San Diego, California, USA
Dec 14, 2006 On draft at O’Briens. Pours an orangey amber color with a small off-white head. Aroma is not real strong, but mainly toasty, piney and citrusy. Flavor is a little harsh, some toasty malts, with lots of acidity, citrus and herbal hops, alcohol is noticible and flavor lacks the rich maltiness that I like in a DIPA. This one is fairly dry and unbalanced for the most part. Medium body and prickly carbonation.
mjg74 (1728), La Mesa, California, USA
Dec 14, 2006 Tap @ O’Brien’s. Pours an amber color with hints of ruby. Aroma is a little citric and bitter. Light creamy hop character with not alot of punch. Not even hoppy by IPA standards. Alcohol is very well hidden and it is easy to drink though.
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