BrewDog Hardcore IPA

Blackfriers. This was vented then sealed back up, i just opened it again last nite to see how it was getting on. I started with a half pint then had an full pint after my shift. I’ll rate both accordingly. HALF: Aroma is noteably cat pee off the hops, very grassy with peppery hints oif alcohol. Taste hits your tougne with bittering hops, a hint of butteryness rolls through a syrupy sweetness thats full of grassy lime zest goodness, then the bitterness kicks in just in time to balance it out. The alcohol is noteable esspecially in the finish, leaves the mouth pluckering and knowing its been punished (4.0) FULL PINT: Aroma has loads of grassy hops, biscuity caramel sweetness, a citrus zest makes you want to start drinking it while your still just smelling it. Taste bursts onto your mouth peppery grassy hops balanced with a sweet biscuity hints of toffee malt sweetness, again the citrus flavours kick in just when they should do. Throughout the cat pee trys to kick in but is held back by all the other flavours. The finish is dry and pluckering, and says well that was quite an experiance but when are you going to give me more? This beer in itself is a taste revolution for british brewing. Like i was sitting in black friers just having a pint of imperial IPA, that just doesnt happen in britian, anywhere. Its just an amazing thing that such an intence outstanding beer is being brewed here, and heres to it!

Again a rare beer from a micro in britain. Very hoppy aroma. Orange, citrus and toffee. smooth mouthfeel, dry and balanced which makes this a pleasent drink. good bitterness but I did leave a touch of alcohol sting at the last. Good

In Glasgow. Hardcore hoppy indeed. Hops, hops, flowery hops. Splendid stuff. These brewers make some amazing beers!

sample on 6/5/08, rating from notes. deep golden color with a white head. excellent fruit based aroma with some hop undertones. a lot going on in the flavor... many fruits such as banana, blueberries, grapes, raisins and more. quite different and interesting. great palate, full bodied and the diverse flavors carry through the finish. great beer.

Nose: This IPA has a thicker, sweeter nose than its counterparts. Big and bready, almost doughy. Underlying is a fresh, light hoppiness. Palate: Richly malty, big musty punch. Light hoppiness and rich vegetal hops.