BeerMeDude (28), USA Feb 20, 2007 Very hoppy but not overbearing, A little sweet and floral with a good IPA aftertaste. This is a nice brew. Thaichile (599), 10aFly, New Jersey, USA Feb 18, 2007 Bottle. Pours a lighter orangey amber with a big fruit nose mixed with some pine. Flavor is more fruit and citrus with a sprinkling of the sweet mix together in a very nice, well balanced brew. This was a winner IPA for those who like flavor, balance and not just a hop tsnami. Fish (439), Kure, Japan Feb 17, 2007 This be a fantastic, flavorful brew. The hops are exceedingly citrus-fruitiness. Great compliment to pizza (fruit, root, and fungus, of course) dishes which consist primarily of starch and cheese. For an extra-decadent experience, forgo the beer glass and drink this effing fabulous beer straight from the bottle. You’ll be glad you did. steview (901), Los Angeles, California, USA Feb 16, 2007 i think i remember the IIPA, Winter Storm, as a brew that i liked more, but whatev’ ... / a really nice and fruity nose with a bit of malt pushing it up. the flavor is nice. it looks good, and feels good, also. fruity, chewy, a bit syrupy, yet smooth and round; not earthy, not too hoppy, just balanced well, and with a good punch, and with a nice and full, sweet, aftertaste... a good beer! (and i can’t taste that it’s such a strong brew!) Hmright (101), Annapolis, Maryland, USA Feb 14, 2007 Great pour with an amber/orange look and smell. Lots of hops right off the top, and smooths out over the pint to a great citrus finish. good bitter after flavor. Baltmore finally got something right. OldBoss (27), Tuttle, Oklahoma, USA Feb 6, 2007 Medium to dark amber. Hops right up front in the nose to entice you to the first taste. A nice white creamy head that lasts a few minutes and then laces the glass. The nose doesn’t disappoint. The taste is smooth with an assertive hop bitterness. Plenty of citrus, and a hint of orange, maybe from Horizon hops. Really enjoyed this 12 oz bottle - wish there were more coming to this region. kmweaver (2396), Sebastopol, California, USA Feb 5, 2007 12oz bottle. Hazy, golden-orange appearance; big-bubbled white head. Lots of grapefruit and citrus in the aroma; hints of orange. Medium-to-full mouthfeel: chewy orange; plenty of citrus hops, well-balanced by maple syrup maltiness; light carbonation. Long, orange and maple syrup finish. Nihon (239), Vernon, Connecticut, USA Feb 5, 2007 Very clean citrus and hop aroma, perfectly balanced flavor, not too bitter not too sweet. This should be in every hop-head’s rotation.
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