 maniac (2628), Richmond, Virginia, USA
Jan 16, 2009 On tap at the brewpub on 10/04/2008. Cloudy orange body with a medium creamy off-white head. Sweet citrus and floral hops on a caramel background. Very sweet citrus hop flavor, light floral notes following behind, and a smooth caramel finish. Fairly little residual bitterness in the finish. Medium body with moderate carbonation.
MaltDawg (778), Richmond, Virginia, USA
Oct 6, 2008 Sampler at brewery. Floral hop aroma. Cloudy Orange/Amber with small white head. Lots of pineapple and grapefruit hop flavor. Touch of astringency in finish. Medium body and mouthfeel. Very bold hop presentation all up front.
dmtroyer (409), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Dec 1, 2007 Good effort from the boys at Cally’s. Dark amber pour, slightly hazy with a smallish head. Relatively lightweight for an IPA, but appears more to their clientele. Decent hoppiness, a bit sweet for my tastes.
bhanson (4), Dayton, Virginia, USA
does not count  Nov 6, 2007 An enjoyable beer. It could be quite good if it were just a little more of everything. A little more hop flavor, a little more malt. As it is, it’s a nice beer, and I’d buy it again, but it isn’t the best example of an IPA out there.
jcwattsrugger (5223), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
Jul 15, 2007 on tap-pours a retaining creamy light tan head that laces and copper color. Aroma is mild citrus hops. Taste is citrus hops-bitter, balanced with medium malt-some caramel, smokiness. German halletaur, Willamette, fuggle (cascade derivative). Good carbonation.
drunkdog (4), Virginia, USA
does not count Feb 8, 2006 Very bitter, powerful, stinging taste, although that gets better after the first one or two beers. Fairly powerful in alcohol. Citrusy. Medium amber color with a slightly burnt yellow head. Comes in a growler. Good value during happy hour.
walter (359), Staunton, Virginia, USA
Sep 21, 2005 Growler. Medium amber color with offwhite head. Nose of pine and subtle citrusy hops, along with some astringency. Medium body. Flavors of grainy malt, nice hop bitterness, pine resin, caramel sweetness and tacky hop finish. Could have a bit more aroma hops for the nose and finish. The alcohol is right up there where I like for IPA’s-- a couple of these and yer feelin fine.... All in all I wish it were boosted a bit and more balanced.
bsawatzky (152), harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
Jun 6, 2005 nothing extraordinary about this one. hoppiness that one would expect but nothing more to note.
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