 Brewso (236), Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA
Nov 25, 2007
This is a very well balanced double IPA. I would say this is more an imperial red. Biscuity malt and big juicy hops. This is the balance I prefer. I asked Cutler if i could get a growler of this and he told me they prefer to keep the smaller batches on tap for the regulars. He did suggest that I could buy 5 tulips and an empty growler and do what I want with them- but I didn’t want to make him an accessory to a crime. Though the crime is clearly not letting those outside a driving radius of piece regularly experience his masterful creations.
General_Gao (2434), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Apr 5, 2008 Draft at the brewpub. Poured a clear dark brown-orange color. head was off white with a slight yellowish tint. Some lace was left behind on the glass at the end. Attractive and well balanced aroma of caramel, rich toffee, and citrusy hops. Slightly sweet and medium bodied with mild hop bitterness. The flavor was dominated by citrus (orange, grapefruit, and lime) with a buttery molasses malt flavor. Good beer.
Walt (2268), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Mar 28, 2008 Pour is clear reddish amber with a thin tan head...smell is nice and piney...taste is faintly toasty with lots of piney goodness...nice lingerly bitter finish...well done...
holdenn (1138), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Mar 26, 2008 On tap at Piece. Enjoyed with several ratebeerers. Pours a cloudy orange mahogany with a thin beige head. Caramelized malts, lemons, dried fruits, and fresh green hops in the nose. Flavors are good but a little watery. Caramelized malts, ripe fruits, and floral hops. Hops smell fresh but there is very little bitterness for a IIPA.
Davinci (258), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Mar 22, 2008 On tap at piece while hanging out with ratebeerians xnoxhatex, walt, holdenn, and drewbeerme. Caramel red pour with off white head. Aroma of spicey fruit and present alcohol. Flavor is citrus fruit, some tartness, with a surprisingly subdued bitterness. finish is piney andleaves the mouth dry from hops. The body was pretty watery which really detracts from this one for me.
WickerBrew (253), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Mar 10, 2008 Not a bad beer, but just not enough for a IIPA. Could use to be more hoppy, this comes across too sweet and malty. ABV was well hidden, but it definetly hit me. Better with the pizza.
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