 Underhook (162), Lincoln Park, New Jersey, USA
Aug 30, 2008 Updated: Sep 4, 2008Pours an enticing dark gold, smells of a bit of hops but not as much as I expected, relatively weak on the nose which surprises me as most IIPAs I’ve tried have a great nose. Looking down the ratings already here, it seems like I’m the only one who will score this weak on aroma- maybe my nose is too stuffed? Really just a bland bit of hoppy aroma, nothing special. The label lists 72.41 IBUs, pretty low for a 2IPA. First sip... wow, lots of hop punch, but balanced with a citric sweetness and some malt towards the end. Finishes long, honey/malty, and bitter. Perfect mouthfeel- sticky malt with adequate carbonation. Really, really enjoyable IPA, the best new IPA I’ve tried in months. I want to give this a higher rating but the nose just wasn’t there for me. Either way, excellent IIPA, a far better effort than Lagunitas’ regular IPA. Recommended for sure.
IPAgain (8), Fleming Island, Florida, USA
does not count  Aug 29, 2008 Last few days served in shaker at Mellow Mushroom and at home from bottle in a flared pilsner glass. Has unclear, brown color and orange head. Aroma is sweet hops as is flavor. Great taste throughout.
SuperDave70 (1157), Beautiful Sunny Mesa, Arizona, USA
Aug 28, 2008 Tasty looking amber pour with a creamy tan head that lasts and laces nicely. Aroma of caramel malt, pine sap and grapefruit rind. Big hoppy flavor, lots of citrus and pine, and a smooth malt balance. Thick and sticky on the palate, with a long bitter finish. Yummy!
ekstedt (2411), Göteborg, Sweden
Aug 28, 2008 Bottle (65 cl) from Ölbutikken, Copenhagen, Denmark. Clear amber with medium off-white head. A bit sugary malt aroma with citrus and pine hops. Slick mouthfeel. A bit sweetish with a nice hop bite. Quite good.
00cobraR (1096), Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Aug 27, 2008 Pours out a nice copper color with a decent white head. aroma is grassy, citrusy and very hoppy. Flavor was big on hops and rather sticky. I certainly enjoyed this one and am glad to see these beers in NC
undsioux7 (553), Cologne, Minnesota, USA
Aug 27, 2008 Pours a deep orange/copper with a big white head. Aroma of citris and pine. Taste is resiny hops and big bitterness throughout with a touch of malt. The bitterness is a bit harsh in the aftertaste.
rustychiles (1007), Mesa, Arizona, USA
Aug 27, 2008 pours a copper orange with a nice frothy white head. Aroma of citrusy hops, malt, pine,. Flavor is citrus, hops, pine, big malt backbone to balance it out. Nice IIPA. Very Tasty.
grimreeser (795), Minnesota, USA
Aug 26, 2008 Pours an orange amber with a nice head. Big aroma of pine and citrus, some malt aroma as well. Strong bitterness. thanks OG
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