 sliffy (1966), Columbus, Ohio, USA
Aug 15, 2006 Bottle from beer swap: Orange color, with a big white head. Aroma was a bright citrus with tangerine and orange, and a bit of spice to it. Flavor, was citrusy, pale malts, and a little yeast. The brilliant hops on the aroma were almost no where to be found on the finish, it was muddied and just not as clear as the aroma would lead one to believe.
Slacks (481), Bolton, Ontario, Canada
Aug 12, 2006 Draught @ TFOB: I had hoped to find some real IPAs at the Festival as they appear difficult to find in these parts. I’m not sure this one fits the bill as a proper IPA, but it was still well done. Aroma of grass, citrus, hops, and a light background sweetness. Pours a light copper with a nice thick head. Flavour is a heavy hit of hops as it should be, but paired with citrus and grains, as well as heavy floral tones. I think I’m still looking for my first great IPA, but this was close.
JCapriotti (1378), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Jun 19, 2006 Odd start to this beer. Cap popped off with the sound of a champagne bottle. But no gushing. Beer poured into the glass with about 90% head... the stream of beer looked odd... steady stream of amber beer with a triangle of head underneath; in front of the bottle lip. Body looked sparkling like champagne but fizzier. It is a little hazy and copper, head is fizzy and light tan. Aroma has grassy fresh hops... some citrus and caramel. Clean citrus and moderate caramel malt IPA flavor with a bitter rindy edge, and slight off-character... its that slight astringency I get in some IPAs and pilsners. Good beer though.
SDbruboy (1832), San Diego, California, USA
Jun 2, 2006 On draft at Volo. Clear amber in the glass with a nice beige head that left stringy lacing. Mild aroma, gentle toasty malts, herby-dusty hops. Mostly hoppy flavor, toasty malts evident with hints of maple, then more of the floral-herbal character with dandelion milk, dominated by the dustiness I associate with english style IPA’s and a lingering bitter finish. Medium body and easy carbonation. Despite being billed as a "west coast style IPA, this seemed to be lacking the bold citrus and resiny pine flavors that are typical of the west coast brewed IPA’s. A bit disappointing overall.
ross (1709), weddington, South Carolina, USA
May 18, 2006 Bottle from Paul (blankboy) Thanks!</>West-coast style IPA it says? Pretty close. Pours out orange with a large head. Smells grassy, hoppy, and fruity. Taste is very similar and it does include that west coast hop flavor and drinkablility. Malts kick up a little as the beer finishes, but it does continually punish with hops. Not a bad beer by any means, infact it was quite refreshing and enjoyable.
jmcnally (21), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 9, 2006 On tap at Volo. Floral and not too bitter. An IPA I could drink more than one pint of!
iambeer (255), Ontario, Canada
Apr 30, 2006 Finally LCBO has a real IPA. Hopped danced on my tongue. Citus, spice and best of all close to home. Yum
harlequinn (2745), Tacoma, Washington, USA
Apr 15, 2006 Thanks to BlankBoy. A very decent IPA, very clean and crisp on the palate. Frangrant floral hop aroma, with some pine needles and perfume. Needs a bigger malt background, but captures the spirit of what an IPA should be. Very well done. Finishes too soon.
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