3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
An excellent IPA. The pour is a golden amber with a nice white head. The aroma has abundant citrus characteristics. A nice hoppy bitterness but well balanced. The finish as the description states is quite clean and crisp.
4.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
Poured into Sam Adams Sensory Glass.
As I started to open the bottle I could already smell a big amount of hops that this beer had to offer! I was so excited to get that first taste! It poured a nice layer of head that was a little off white and as I drank it, it laced a little bit. The color was a orange bronze.
The aroma was of floral earthy hops. Taste was a massive amount of hops, just like the smell.
Mouth feel was bitter but left a crisp taste in the mouth. Very dry aftertaste as well.
Overall, this is one staple of an IPA. I really enjoy the style and Bell’s has a very nice version of it. I highly recommend!
Serving type: bottle
Reviewed on: 07-29-2008 17:43:55
4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
UPDATED: JAN 2, 2012 Reviewed from notes (2007).
A: Hazy orange-yellow body with a moderate sized tan head that sticks around for a good amount of time
S: The aroma is sufficiently complex for my liking... floral and citrus hops are the hallmark and a touch of yeast and malts come through
T: The hops certainly come through first leaving a citrus and floral mark easing into light malts before finishing strong with citrus hops once again... the transitions are smooth and have a nice balance
M: Light with a healthy blast of carbonation which stays behind briefly after each swig
D: Easily a staple in any hop lovers fridge... keep plenty around as you can through them quickly
2.8 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 10/20
Not a great beer at all, not terrible, I wouldnt buy it again. I was expecting substantially more.
Nose was off, not sure if i got one of the infected beers, flavor was awkward, dry, had a slight mold funk to it. sucked.
4.5 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 19/20
Appearance- This beer poured a nice amber color with a huge, fluffy, white head. Lacing was present throughout life of beer.
Smell- Great piney smell with hints of citrus.
Taste- WOW. Great balance of malt and hops. I expected a huge hop bomb that would turn me off but it is surprisingly not. it has some malty sweetness which balances nicely with the hoppiness. The citrus flavors come through in the taste as well. Nice orange peel and a sour grapefruit as well.
Mouthfeel- Medium body with medium carbonation.
Overall- Overall a fantastic beer that I would love to try again. Should have bought more than one in Orlando. Oh well I’ll get mroe when I go back.
4.2 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
12 ounce bottle. Pours slightly hazy amber color with awesome 2 finger white head with great retention and lacing on the glass. Aromas of strong flowery hops, pine, and some spices. Taste is sweet malts and hoppiness on the front that shifts to a bitter finish that lingers afterward. Medium mouth feel, and average carbonation. Delicious, crisp, and I’m glad i finally got a 6 pack of this.
4.5 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
An insanely good beer. Very strong floral nose with a rich mildly malty taste. Wonderful.
4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
Draught at Akkurat. Poured a clear golden liquid with a medium sized white foam. Lots of fresh hops in both the smell and the taste, mostly fruity. I noticed lots of red berries from the hops, strawberries and wild strawberries, but also a noticable parfumey taste. Nice mouthfeel. A very easy to drink beer that should work well during the summer. My 33 cl glass was empty way to fast.
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