shawn14505 (36), Rochester, New York, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 4, 2009
I have been putting off rating this one for a while. I needed many, many tastings of this one to properly form an opinion. It seems the more I drink of them, the better impression I get.
This beer is a flat out East Coast DIPA. Heavier on the malts than the hops, this is a classic example of how an east coast DIPA differs from say a Ruination or a Hopslam.
This is a Big beer. Great floral character in the nose, it is a slight let down when it gets in your mouth. The malt seems to dominate, which is a good thing if you are a fan of the East coast style. Good lacing, great drinkability, etc. Great beer. Not as hoppy as I would have imagined, but great nonetheless. A 4 pack will get you bombed for $10.
 Ceebs25 (240), Naperville, Illinois, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 17, 2009 12 oz bottle. The balance of this beer has always really stood out to me. It really is perfect in that aspect. As far as the aroma goes, it really is more mild than you would expect from a hop bomb. Non-hop notes on the aroma include a light oaky bourbon, nutty caramel, apple pie, and other mild fruits. Also some earth, mixed citrus, and light resin on the hop side of things. Lighter white head on the pour, minor lacing and retention, medium opacity, and dark orange in color. Again, balance is fantastic in the taste, and a nice feel as well with a light crisp bite throughout. A lot of mild wood and fruits here, apples and apricots, along with some earthy pine, bitter citrus, minor bourbon, and mixed grain cereal. The finish is very evened out for dipa. Everything here works very well together. This is a very nice beer overall.
JonnyLager (8), Indiana, USA
does not count  | 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 17, 2009 First IPA I really enjoyed. Enjoyed the hopped pine flavor that did not finish as bitter as most. Slightly sweet, but par for the style. First choice among IPA’s.
thorongil2 (70), , Ontario, Canada
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Dec 16, 2009 (bottle) amber colour with small white head; aroma of citrus, bit of longan; more malty flavour than other IPAs I tried; totally hidden alcohol
abemorsten (170), Norway
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 16, 2009 Amber with white film. Citrus, resin, white wine and gooseberry.
Taste is moderately sweet and bitter. Finishes bitter. Medium bodied. Soft Syrupy mouth feel.
(Bottle, courtesy of tarjei 12.12.2009)
tmoreau (596), Lombard, Illinois, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 15, 2009 One of my favorite, go to DIPAs, that I have enjoyed many times, but just recently found that I failed to review. So, I bellied up to the bar at The House Pub in St. Charles, IL., and ordered a 12oz. bottle. Poured to a large snifter, the color was a deep, orangy amber with a white, bubbly foam head, and spots and ribbons of clingy lacing. The aroma was an intense combination of fruit sweetness and bright, sharp citrus. The flavor followed these with a potent hop bitterness that was balanced nicely by rich malt sweetness, and warming alcohol. As solid as they come, and now it’s finally recorded.
Gravelle (96), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 13, 2009 Dark copper colour. Amazing balancing act between the malty bakground and the intense hoppy eruption. Great beer, best IPA in the states....maybe?
thebusstop (19), New York, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 13, 2009 Interesting mix of very sweet and very bitter. I’m not a hophead, but can surely appreciate a well hopped beer. However, the balance of sweet and bitter here, while impressive, is a bit lost on me. Sweet caramel malts up front with celery and grapefruit hops coming right behind. The palate is creamy and a bit metallic. The finish is long and bitter. Glad I tried it, and I certainly appreciate the artistry, but it won’t be on my top 10 list.
lukeherinckx (24), Silverdale, Washington, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 12, 2009 The smell is a nice hop aroma and looks quite beautiful sitting in a glass with its white head. Taste is incredibly hoppy with a slightly bitter finish. Excellent IPA
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