Pale orange, clear. Direct C-hops punch brings all its typical juicy citrus and floral aromatics with a spicy pinch. While not devoid of crystal malts, its nose makes a statement at the clean profile they looked for with a focus on pale malts and therefore managing a very crisp flavor profile with the carbonation being active and engaging. Medium bodied, solid structure. Growing bitterness engulfs the tongue with every sip, strongly bitter and dry, but keeping the minimal necessary balance with its dessert toast and tea cookies nuances.

<i>Any first impressions?</i><br /> -A veil of foam shelters the blood orange gown.<br /> -Earthy, leafy hops are wisely integrated to chocolatey accents. An attractive perfume to say the least.<br /> -Avid wooden hoppiness bursts onto the palate accompanied by fruity caramel maltiness; a striking homage to west coast IPAs.<br /> -Superb extraction creates a nutritious, slender feel.<br /> <br /> <i>What if you dig deeper?</i><br /> -The important resinous bitterness is well-calculated, lip-smacking.<br /> -This is so well-balanced and flavorful for the style; only Bedondaine’s Amère Veilleuse, and Dieu du Ciel’s Corne du Diable have achieved this to my knowledge on the Quebec brewpub scene.<br /> -Oranges and floral hops offer a colorful flamenco demonstration for tongue and nose.<br /> -A splendid IPA all around to please the most serious hopheads.<br /> <br /> <b>On tap at the brewpub and at Vices et Versa.</b>

Sampled draught at the Mondial, Montreal &#40;May 2007&#41;. Bright amber-copper with a nice lasting bit of foam....spicy but fairly subdued earthy hops, piney and floral characteristics, little if any citric notes....dry and bitter initially on the palate, the malt comes out midpalate and sweetens you up for a strongly dry, harsh and somewhat mineralic finish....mouthfeel is solid, full, with near-perfect natural carbonation....the bitterness lasts and lasts. One of the better Quebec IPAs I’ve had to date.

A reddish dark amber ale, with ruby hues and a thin white head. Caramel malt with restrained c-hops, nice and floral. In mouth, a nicre caramel malt with sharp floral hop attack, lingering in mouth, piney, and typical grapefruit, with light alcohol warmth. Medium bodied, and well constructed. On tap at bar, Sept. 3 2006.

2008-05-31. Dark amber body with a modest beige head. &#40;3+&#41; Caramel touched resiny hops in the aroma. &#40;6+&#41; Modest bitterness throughout, malty base, light caramel, resiny finish. Average plus palate. Pleasant hoppy brew could use more citrus notes to go with the resin for me. <i>On tap, Mondial, Montreal, 3T</i>