 Dogbrick (2166), Columbus, Ohio, USA
May 13, 2008 Sample at the brewpub. This IPA pours a mostly clear orange color with a thin beige head that disappears fairly quickly. Top ring of lacing with spots underneath. Aroma of citrusy hops and bready malt. Medium-bodied and moderately bitter with flavors of hops, citrus and a caramel malt underscore. The finish is somewhat hoppy and lingers awhile. Decent overall.
kp (6000), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Feb 24, 2008 Date: 02/10/2008
Mode: Growler
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party
Appearance: clear copper, creamy beige head, specks of lace,
Aroma: sweet crystal malt aroma with plenty of earthy hops,
Flavor: sweet crystal malt flavor, lots of floral and earthy hop flavor, growing caramel sweetness, long tasty bitter finish,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 02/12/2008
Mode: growler
Score: 3.3 to 3.4
Aroma: picking up some nice biscuit and sweet caramel character in the aroma,
Flavor: rich bready malt flavor with catamel sweetness, still lots of hop flavor, long fuggely finish,
Overall: two days after the growler was originally opened it still shows most the original hop character but allows some more of the great malt to come through,
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 14/20
Rating: 3.4/5.0
Drinkability: 9/10
Score: ***/4
ChainGangGuy (1457), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
Feb 12, 2008 Appearance: Pours a clear, new penny copper-colored body with a small white head.
Smell: Sweetish toffee malts with a hefty dose of therapeutic citrus oils (maybe a hint of pine, too).
Taste: No more of those sweetish malts as we jump right into the resinous, citrusy hops with a moderate bitterness. Back of the throat acidity. Long, lingering aftertaste.
Mouthfeel: Medium-thin body. Medium carbonation. Conspicuously oily.
Drinkability: Nice enough for an indiscreet, unbalanced IPA.
hopdog (4444), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
Feb 9, 2008 Growler acquired in trade with riversideAK (thanks!). Poured a darker orangish color with a small sized off white head. Aromas of citrus, some floral hops and some caramel. Tastes of caramel, citrus, and I’m getting a little sweet fruitiness.
Charlzm (247), Los Angeles, California, USA
Feb 4, 2008 On tap at brewery, 02/04/08. Hoppy aroma: Simcoe hops (as noted on brewery description at location, as is 6.9% ABV). Creamy mouthfeel. A bit clean and light up front with a hint of grain corniness, but a good-sized hop finish that is bitter and sticks around a while. Well done.
|
