 Aubrey (2603), Denver, Colorado, USA
Sep 6, 2005 Draft: Slightly hazy and rust colored; frothy head. Malts were sweet and doughy, with sugar cookie notes. Nice texture: smooth and rich with a decent carbonation. Hops were drying and aromatic, with elements of flowers and grass. Kind of an off, carbon dioxide bitterness of some sort. Residual flower petal bitterness with plant stems.
Ernest (4249), Boulder, Colorado, USA
Aug 14, 2005 Draught.
Body is medium amber.
Aroma is lightly malty (cookie), moderately hoppy (grapefruit).
Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly acidic, lightly bitter.
Finish is lightly sweet, lightly acidic, moderately bitter.
Medium body, velvety texture, lively carbonation.
It’s telling when I rate a brewpub’s American-style IPA the highest of the pack, isn’t it?
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