 canary dog (366), Rutland, Vermont, USA
Jun 17, 2007 Updated: Nov 16, 2007
Rerate: I enjoy this type of beer more than I used to. I appreciate the extra malt kick to compliment the floral hoppy finish. I’m still a little nonplussed by the name, however. It’s more of an ESB-- because of the extra malt character-- than an IPA. One could also categorize this as an American strong ale, much like the nationally known Stone Arrogant Bastard, with which this local brew compares admirably. A fine beer, and it definitely hides the 8% kick.
Taktik_MTL (1769), Montréal-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Apr 15, 2008 En fût. Verre de 12 oz chez American Flatbread (Burlington, VT). Arôme: Odeur d’agrumes et de de caramel. Apparence: La couleur est ambrée très foncée avec une très faible densité de bulle. Présence d’un mince col crémeux et d’une large dentelle sur le verre. Saveur: Forte présence d’agrumes avec une pointe de caramel et de pin. Longue durée de l’arrière goût. Palette: Le corps est moyen avec une texture légèrement onctueuse. Moyenne effervescence en bouche. Présence de pamplemousse en arrière goût. (Rating #1631)
hopdog (4347), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
Apr 1, 2008 22oz bottle acquired in trade with 46er3498 (thanks!). Poured a medium and slighlty hazy amber color with an averaged to larger sized off white head. Aromas of pine, toasted caramel, floral hops and a little earthy. Tastes of caramel, citrus, and lighter pine. It’s not bad, but I just felt I wanted more from an IIPA.
dmac (776), Toms River, New Jersey, USA
Mar 21, 2008 22 oz bomber from beertruth. Pours a hazy copper with a small off white foamy head. Flavor of pinapple, toffee and caramel. Medium to full bodied with strong carbonation. Grainy flavor with not as much hops coming through as I would have liked. The bottle did look llike it was about a decade old so I guess the hops held up rather well.
Rastacouere (5196), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Feb 17, 2008 Objectively speaking:
Straightforward, big IPA with less bitterness than you’d expect from Mcneills.
I like:
Classic looks. Floral. White grapefruit. Hop complexity. Balance between pale bready malts and crystals. Expanding carbonation. Big bubbles. Diplomatic on the bittering hops for a Mcneills. High drinkability.
I dislike:
Not very original/memorable.
OldGrowth (1253), Cary, North Carolina, USA
Jan 21, 2008 bottle, from trade with 46er3498. Good aroma, Sweet. Fruity. Peach, apricot, orange, grapefruit, Vanilla soap. pine, evergreen. Hazed brownish orange color, small to no head, minor lacing. Bitter sweet flavor. Has a harsh streak. Like aroma but citrus is more pronounced, little soapy, Caramel too. Thicker body, oily viscous mouthfeel, bitter dry finish. Good brew, like to know what it’s like on tap in Brattleboro, Really nice how the malt side stands up. The aroma had a great range from beginning to end. Maybe I poured it too slow to get a good head.
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