 pootzboy (870), Calgary/ Kitchener, Alberta, Canada
Dec 29, 2006
Bottle:
Poured a shimmering opaque light copper-amber ale into the glass. Decent 2 finger rocky cap lasts well and laces.
Aroma is a massive gob-smack of Cascade and Warrior hops with a big floral-grapefruit bouquet, some earthy sweetness from the malts.
Impression: Substantial malt backbone, soapy mouth feel, medium-light body... citrusy hop-rich smooth character.
Profile: Up front rich amber malts attack for just a second then a rush of NW hops produce a acerbic marmalade on toast effect....mid palate the hops get stronger as the bready toasty malts drop back,,,,as you approach the finish it turns slightly dry as the hops still hang in creating a bittering finish and lingering metallic aftertaste.
This is a rock solid crafted APA with all the Pacific NW hop flair out pacing the big malts...not as full bodied and balanced as Libery ale but good standard sipping fare for hop heads.
Jsawyer (22), , Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 10, 2008 bottled. Pours a wonderful deep amber. Pours a nice crust head at first, clear evidence of a nice alcohol presence, evaporates rather quickly. Nice lacing however. Light floral hop aroma slightly grapefruit citrus. Taste sweet citrus and floral taste with a good amount of honey bitterness. Well balanced sweet and bitter. Nice lasting finish. Solid IPA.
CptGreencoat (15), Kettering, Ohio, USA
Oct 8, 2008 Bottle. Poured to a very cloudy deep gold color. Nearly no head whatsoever. Light floral hoppy aroma. Very fruity and crisp with just enough hops for me to consider this an IPA. The flavors/feels are beautifully balanced and nothing overpowers the other. It finishes bitter and fast, as a good IPA should. An excellent choice for hop lovers.
Lt_Dan (65), Greater Los Angeles Area, California, USA
Oct 5, 2008 Poured a dark orange, started with a 1/2 inch head that subsided quickly. There wasn’t much of an aroma, but what I did smell was grass. Tastes of malt and citrus like hops. Perfect level of bitterness. You know its there, but it doesn’t take control of all of your tastebuds. Very balanced, very crisp and refreshing. One of the best IPA’s the east coast offers.
daknole (852), Plantation, Florida, USA
Oct 4, 2008 Bottle. Golden/orange pour, with a smallish white head. Aroma is a citrus hop bomb. Flavor is pretty damn citrus hops as well. Grapefruit peel. Some malt that balances it a bit, but this one has some decent bitterness. Nice beer!
WakeandBake (94), Greenville, Michigan, USA
Oct 2, 2008 Bottle.A nice dark pour,hoppy hint of grapefruit in in the aroma and the flavor,nice malt body to balance things out. A nice brew for sure.
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