West Coast Riptide

Cask @ Highlander Inn, Craigellachie
Very dark brown, lot of light through, thin tan head, little lacing
Aroma - light aroma of dark caramel malts, soft roast, hint of chocolate, light citrus hops
Taste - soft dark caramel malts, light chocolate, touch of citrus hops, soft roast, light bitter hops, bland for a black IPA...needs far more hops...dull and boring
Palate - soft carb, thin body, watery, light bitter roast palate. Finish of soft roasted malt, bitter chocolate, hint of fruit, very rapid - washes away from the mouth - rather bland
Overall - Not like other Black IPAs i’ve had - rather insipid and bland....needs more hops, more malt, just too thin and dull