 kmweaver (2015), Takoma Park, Maryland, USA
Feb 27, 2007
22oz bottle, courtesy of Naven?? It’s been a while, and I put one of these aside in the hopes that it would carbonate more, to no avail. Pours a cloudy, dark pink-grapefruit appearance; minimal head formation. Huge, chewy aroma, showing oranges and grapefruit and maple syrup. Full, chewy mouthfeel: light carbonation; lots of grapefruit and tropical fruit hops; plenty of resiny chewiness; backed up by a prominent wet-malt and vanilla character; but it’s really just an under-carbonated and chewy mess. I’ve had three bottles over the last couple months, and I’ve not really enjoyed any of them. Medium, sugary finish. Tasty, but this just seems thrown together. Maybe this is a poor batch?
mar (583), Dallas, Texas, USA
Sep 6, 2008 bottle thanks to mashmaster. dark gold amber pour with a thick cream head. smooth citrus hop scent along with floral notes in the background. wow, not overly hoppy and not bitter at all. I heard this was a good IPA but this is freakin awesome. easy on the palate and nice on the way down.
BelgianBeerGal (904), Sabbatical in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Sep 6, 2008 Poured from 75cl bottle at Alesmith dinner. Phenomenal IPA plain and simple. Not overly hopped where it covers evertyhing else. Amazing balance between citrus, piney bitterness and just enough malt. Best IPA I’ve tried so far and I’m not even a huge IPA fan.
Bigmmartin (208), Dayton, Ohio, USA
Aug 31, 2008 Bottle. Strong citrus hop aroma with malt. Flavor is the same...hoppy with a big malt backbone. But not overly malty like some IIPAs....just enough to balance. Citrus hops throughout. A wonderful IPA.
chrisafari (84), Orange, California, USA
Aug 30, 2008 Aroma is hoppy with fresh pine and orange citrus. Pours amber orange with rocky off-white head. Flavor begins with nice citrus/pine and finishes with a nice dry hoppy throat. There is a nice balance between the hops and the malt (for an IPA). Nice finish of toasty and carmel malt. A very good American IPA.
dalekliz (163), San Diego, California, USA
Aug 29, 2008 On tap at the brewery for RBSG 08. Pours a clear gold with a nice, white head. Big aroma of citrus and pine hops. Crisp, clear taste with a lot of hops. Lingering hoppy bitterness. Really great IPA.
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