 gotbeach (109), San Diego, California, USA
Jul 1, 2008 On tap at Stone. Intense Hops, citrus, not too spicy. You can’t taste the 11%. Did I mention hops? Good carbonation, with a very dry finish. Tasty.
BOLTZ7555 (401), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Jun 25, 2008 Thanks to Sparky27 for the tip on this. Tried at Hollingshead Deli along side it’s older brother. Let’s just say that it’s good to be young!!! This rating would be insignificant but it is my 50th rating in the top 100!!! What a beer to mark being half-way there!!! Bright orange peel, lemon zest, and floral aroma with hints on evergreen. Huge 2-inch tight white foam with an amazing blaze orange body. Lacing clinging mightily to the inside of the glass, a fond memory of the sip that just transpired. Flavor is incredible...definitely more aggressive and profound than it’s older sibling. Orchard fresh nectarine, Ponderosa pine, and a bit of grapefruit rind tartness in the finish. Coating yet not cloying mouthfeel. AN INCREDIBLE SPECIMEN!!!
paytoplay (8), , California, USA
does not count  Jun 25, 2008 Sometimes a beer kept in such high regard can falter when actually faced with reality. This beer somehow became even better than the old stories I had heard for years befor having the chance to try it out.
The same DNA as the "Elder" but richer, velvity, and the best finish I’ve ever experienced with a beer ever. Aroma is also lifting, needed as the light in color beer is still huge in style and hop weight. Magic hops maybe? There is no other way to explain it. Please please please bottle this beer!!
kegbear (46), Orange, California, USA
Jun 20, 2008 On tap at hollingshead. Triple IPA with a huge floral nose. Taste of citrus, some pine and a slight smooth maltyness. This is the best imperial IPA I’ve ever had.
blutt59 (468), Dallas, Texas, USA
May 6, 2008 on tap, big floral nose with great citrus follow through, tangerine color with hop, pine and citrus taste, salty sour finish makes it special
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