GABF2004... Poured a light golden color with a small white head. Amazing citrusy hops, spices, and a neat funky character. Taste was bitter hoppiness, beautifully balanced with malt and other fruits. To me this ranks up there with Dreadnaught and Hercules. Awesome, simply awesome, totally deservant of its gold medal.

Definably a DIPA but with minimal smell. Its dark and got plenty of alcohol hidden behind it 90 %effectively. malty but balanced excellence

Great example of a strong hop character DIPA. Interesting hop aroma and taste. This beer actually improves with aging (drank one growler after 2 months of time in the fridge) and it becomes more smooth tasting (while maintaining the strong bitterness I love.)

GABF04: I liked this one quite a bit, and ended up going back for a few samples. Clear and richly golden with a fabulous, lasting head that left behind sticky lace. Rewarding mouthfeel was full and rich, and I couldn’t think of anything that it was missing. Sweet malt base, with fresh notes of chocolate. Big blast of hop flavors and aromas throughout. Nice bitterness level. Very tasty beer.

GABF 2004: Pours a clear bright golden with a lacy white head. Smells like a fresh hop field glazed with caramel sauce. Very rich, smooth, malty and hoppily bitter with incredible balance. Finishes crisp, somewhat sticky, and freshly florally hopped with no traces of alcohol. This was definitely the best DIPA I had at the festival, and I’m glad the judges agreed with me.