emerson430 (82), Lakewood, Ohio, USA
Mar 11, 2008
20 oz. cask draft at Beer Engine in Lakewood, Ohio. This is a quintessential IPA that measures up against just about any other one that I can think of. Wonderful, creamy off white head that sticks around for about half the pint. The floral bouquet is just classic and the flavor is perfectly balanced. What a wonderful introduction to Bell’s if you haven’t tried on already!
Swolf3 (83), Elkton, Maryland, USA
Oct 7, 2008 Mini keg shared by Robert at Stateline. Thanks for this one. Poured a nice clear amber color with decent head. Strong aroma of citrus fruits, orange, honey, and very nice sweet hop. Flavor is well balanced with pine, fruits, orange, and malt. Finish is very smooth, crisp, and flows right down. Delicious. Thanks Robert!
 Gurst (328), Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Oct 7, 2008 Sweet citrus notes: lemon, orange, grapefruit. Some sugar cookie, toast, and flowers. Body is fairly full for an IPA. End is dry, with light alcohol aftertaste.
CapnJazz (12), Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 6, 2008 12 oz. bottle and on tap. Pour is a clear amber orange with a medium head. Bursts of fresh hops and citrus! Nice malty backbone with enough sweetness to carry along the hop presence. Never overbearing or random tasting, very focused, simple, and nearly perfect. Freshness is a key here, but not as much as with some IPA. Just extremely drinkable and enjoyable.
Uaru02 (14), Simpsonville, Kentucky, USA
Oct 3, 2008 Great IPA! Very flavorful. Great hop taste without being too bitter. Slightly sweet to impart a full flavor. A great beer!
Moggman (40), Columbus, Ohio, USA
Oct 2, 2008 Bottle. Pours golden with white head. Aroma is citrus and hops. Flavor is not over hopped, finishes dry and light with balanced hop flavor.
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