 Jokes (1453), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Jan 18, 2007
Hazy copper with a thin, just off-white head. The nose is big on fruity, citric hops. Orange and grapefruit, mango, apricot, whole grain and some fairly substantial caramel, at least for the style. Nothing to crazy in mouthfeel, kind of right in the middle. Not as big as some, not as thin as others. Probably a little more carbonated, but the helps distinguish it from a Barley Wine. The flavor is mostly bitter with a sweet, caramel malt backbone. The sweetness starts it off, but the strong, hop bitterness crashes the party early and often. The alcohol is mostly evident in the warm finish, but ultimately it’s mostly hidden. Not a terrible beer and certainly better than I’ve made, but still a few adjustments from excellence.
jjpm74 (3446), Connecticut, USA
Jul 16, 2008 Nifty label. Pours amber with a thin off white head. Smells of bitter citrus and some sweet malt. Tastes malty with lots of citrussy undertones and some bitterness on the finish.
dm9831 (706), Monee, USA
Mar 5, 2008 pretty looking dark translucent amber with a thin tan head and nice lacing. florally-grapefruit aroma. yummy hops and grapefruit flavor. finishes nicely bitter with some lingering florally-grapefruit. a top notch offering. i’m going to run out and buy more. what? it’s retired? never mind.
ross (1582), charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Jan 28, 2008 Bottle from Craig. Thanks? I am not sure if this is the freshest bottle. Pours out a cloudy brown color with almost no head. There is some hops noted, with a little bit of grass and pine left, but thats about it. Taste is somewhat bitter, but it tastes like a beer that is well past its prime. I think I figured out why this brewery is now defunct, as this beer kind of sucks to be honest. Half of this fouled up my sink. Thanks for the rating though Craig, at least it is a rare beer since it is no longer made...
MrKrinkle (10), Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Jan 12, 2008 A good IPA, for those who enjoy India Pale Ales. Their slogan doesnt lie, loaded with hops. Missing something...slightly over done, but good.
sloth (1540), Ceciltucky, Co., Maryland, USA
Dec 8, 2007 Hmmmm, retired. As well it should be. Large tan head that lasts, minimal lace. Hazy orange/light copper color. Nose is funky, spicey, sorta grassy, lightly fruity. Body is light for the style, over carbonated with an aggressive astringency on the palate. Funky fruit flavors, coriander? Celery? faint citrus with some horrid vegetal notes, malt? Dry finish that just lasts way too long. I think i over-rated this one! Thanks Robert!
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