Minerva 7:50

Brewed by Cerveceria Minerva
Style: India Pale Ale (IPA)
Zapopan, Mexico

Serve in Shaker, Tulip

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Minerva 7:50 is a clear, solid amber ale with a soft, dense, off white foam that has outstanding retention and lacing. It has a hoppy aroma, with notes of grass, wood, leaves and something a little metallic. There’s a touch of caramel or maybe molasses. It has a very smooth, medium body with a crisp, dry finish. It’s amply bitter, leafy, botanical with a hint of juniper. It’s a little peppery. Something kind of like dark roast shows up briefly at the finish. The aftertaste is bitter like wood resin and citrus peel and just a tiny bit sweet. I’m super impressed. This reminds me of an American IPA from back in the day, like Ballard Bitter or something. Many, many thanks to Christian and Ranferi.

Pour a clear deep amber brew with a one finger white head with regular retention. Aroma has notes of caramel, pine and malt, medium body, refreshing, the flavor has notes of caramel, pine and citrus, medium sweet, medium to high bitter, dry bitter finish.

UPDATED: MAR 11, 2012 Bouteille 750 ml. Couleur ambrée foncé, mousse beige. Acheté au Beer Box à Playa Del Carmen. Arôme de malt, et herbes. En bouche, caramel, malt, houblon. Finale amère. Excellente beer au Mexique !!