4.4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
One of my favorite brews, I was at the brewery over Christmas (well, really on vacation) 2001 and the IPA is as wonderfull and rich as I remembered. There is a carmel and almost candy flavor to this great beer.
4.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
Tasting Notes from Fall 2000: Big, bold hops not compromised. Great finish - hoppy but not unbalanced. A delightful surprise given the others we tasted
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4.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
(bottled). Big malty nose with woody hop undertones. Cloudy, deep copper/orange color with thin head and low carbonation. Big, rich malt flavor with subtle caramel underneath in a big-bodied package is followed by firm bitterness and peppery alcohol that is well matched to balance without overwhelming the malt. Smooth finish with lingering hop bite and a wonderful subtle orange twist. Thanks for the drop-off, Dan!
4.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
To sum it up: I beg to differ. Wonderful, cloudy amber profile with bits of hops floating around. Big biscuit malt proflie with a strong caramel sweetness along with generous amounts of toffee and honey. Hops are also in abundance with a huge floral pine and orange citrus presence. A litte oily and astringent, alcohol definetly present. A fantastic IPA, borderline IIPA, that must rank among the best for those available in sixers.
4.1 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
Bottle. Murky copper color with a white wisp. Hoppy aroma with grapefruit, orange and pine notes. Malt forward but balanced and bitter. A very nice IPA.
4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
Not an intense IPA, but delicious. Aroma . . . is it Fuggles? Maybe it’s really Fuggles! Some buttermilk-biscuity-malty aroma dimensionality as well, though mild. Beautiful big head, big lacing, creamy delivery (a little watery on the end), Fuggles flavor profile. Fuggles = yum. Please tell me it’s Fuggles.
Currently playing: Radiohead, "Fake Plastic Trees." Great, that just threw the whole rating off.
3.9 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 16/20
amber caramel body with a lacey creamy off white head, citrus hop nose, big round flavor, caramel, pine needles, massive hop crunch, dry bitter finish, big frothy mouthy feel, excellent palate, fresh and delicious, this is a very good ipa
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
On tap GABF 02: Moderate pine aroma, cloudy orange color, full oily mouthfeel. Ends bitter with a touch of sweetness in there.
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