 kosko20 (199), Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
Oct 2, 2008
So I might have to rethink what an IIPA looks like...this brew its probably the best looking beer I’ve ever seen (the liquid part that is, the head is good but is a yellowish color and just doesn’t look as pure, but since the liquid looks so amazing, its a 5). Perfectly clear golden amber. First initial smell was banana, citrus hops and slightly malty...2nd and 3rd smells I can’t smell the banana anymore. Flavor is hops of citrus and earth, malts of bread, caramel and spiciness. Very clean tasting brew that has a slight bitterness and a warm mouth feel. I really could drink this all day and night.
presario (2501), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Nov 20, 2008 Orange with a very big head and lacing. Strong hop scent settles down and seems hard to find mid-glass. Hops land on your tongue and then explodes throughout your mouth. bit of a dark eucalyptus quality.
Skyview (3063), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
Oct 26, 2008 Sampled from 22-oz bomber and shared during Surly D-Day. Pours a semi-clear copper amber brew with a thick off-white head that has some nice retention and sticky lacing. Aroma of grapefruit and citrus hops, a touch of caramel and toffee. Taste is expected bitter, medium bodied, with flavors of grapefruit, roasted nuts, caramel and some bread dough. Finish continues its lingering grapefruit aftertaste that changes to a caramel and toffee flavor.
pintsize (1042), Austin, Texas, USA
Oct 23, 2008 7-27-08 bottle shared with lb4lb thanks to ditmier <br />
Medium red orange amber color with a good cream colored head and a nice ring of lacing. Smell is very subtle and a bit underplayed, or rather: muted floral hops with a more obvious presence of dough. Flavor is mild hops as well with some more doughiness. Mouthfeel is low to medium carbonation. Not very bold, but decent overall and drinkable.
beergod! (57), Houston, Texas, USA
Oct 16, 2008 This ale pours a nice copper color with a nice head. The nose is of citrus, fresh hops,and slightly nutty. Flavor is very nice. Fresh hop flavor with a nice dry finish. Another great beer from Deschutes.
danielcurtis81 (262), San Diego, California, USA
Oct 15, 2008 Getting notebook online. Bottle. Pours a nice copper color. Plenty of floral hops on the nose. Grapefruit and toffee flavors. Loads of good hops! Good bitterness. Pretty good beer.
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