 slang (406), Columbia, South Carolina, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 22, 2009 growler. Heavily hopped ale that still manages to remain drinkable & conceal it’s alcohol. Very enjoyable w/ intense bitterness and great mouthfeel!
GAManiac (1191), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 16, 2009 Big thanks to RyanC84 for this growler, shared with the usual suspects at the Brick Store.
Pours a hazy golden orange with a small creamy white head that recedes slowly and leaves a soapy film along the top and some spotty lacing.
The aroma is big and fruity with lots of sweet tropical citrus, including grapefruits, pineapples and oranges. There is also a solid caramel malt aroma.
The taste is just as good but a little bit different as the hops start off with a more astringent bitterness than I was expecting. The sweetness is provided by the caramel malts with a sugary character as well.
The mouthfeel is medium bodied and sticky with hops and caramel malts. The carbonation is solid, especially considering it’s from a growler.
I’ve been impressed with most Coast beers and this one is no exception. It’s a hop-forward, but not over-the-top, DIPA that remains extremely drinkable. Good stuff.
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