 boboski (1095), USA
Dec 22, 2007
Very dark, cloudy mahogany pour, very appealing. Thick, light tan head, heavily lacing, very slowly diminishing. The nose is mild, with equal parts toasty grains and a combination of earthy and raw citric hoppiness. Mild floral and herbal notes grace the edge of each strong inhalation. The aroma is partitioned on the back side by toffee and breadiness. Rustic sweetness and whole grain notes lead in the flavor, the fore bearing high sweetness and little bitterness. Hops are mild to moderate, gathering at the sides and back of the tongue and culminating in earthy bitterness with hints of grapefruit rind and orange. The flavor is very buttery and hints at diacetyl, though I think it’s just an interesting malt expression. Malt supercedes hoppiness throughout each sip, and only in a mildly bitter finish do hop oils congregate at a strengthened quotient. Overall, the flavor isn’t impressive or memorable but for it’s unique approach to the style. The mouthfeel is creamy, light-medium to medium bodied and oily. Carbonation is medium and soft. Above average but mostly due to a creative stance.
BlackForestCO (549), Fort Collins and Black Forest, Colorado, USA
Aug 12, 2008 Bottle from miketd, thanks man! Poured a deep reddish-amber color with a thick, almost creamy off-white head that stuck around for quite a while. Light biscuity malt on the nose with some spicy floral hops and some light citrus fruit. Lightly bready malt on the entry with some spicy undertones and a light caramel sweetness transitions into a moderately earthy, floral hop finish. Nice mouthfeel and carbonation. A nice tasting beer, but it doesn’t seem to fit the IPA category. Solid effort.
Jwasciuk (181), Greenville, Michigan, USA
Jul 19, 2008 Pours hazy medium amber with a small white head. Aroma is lightly malty of dark bread and cookies, moderatly hoppy of flowers and grapefruit, lightly yeasty. Flavor starts lightly sweet and moderatly to heavly bitter nice malt back bone with a bit of carmel Finishes moe bitter nice mellow hop character. Medium bodied, cream an lively.
Rciesla (871), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
Jul 8, 2008 Bottle. Amber with white head. Some copper floral notes, a bit of earhty grass and some grapefruit. I didnt love the hops used.
kieleszd (83), Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Jun 30, 2008 Cask conditioned. Excellent IPA drinksl like a brown ale. Dark, bold color. Mild hops, great balance. The head was subtle and the last drop cherished.
sneagrams3 (1453), St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Jun 2, 2008 Tasted 6/1/08. 12oz bottle. Hazy with an amber hue. White ring of head. Honey and grape aromas. Crackers and cranberries. Medium bodied with an initial sweet moderate malt flavor. Middle palate holds an odd metallic taste. Bitter hoppy finish. Grapefruit and grassy hop profile. Estery undertones. Woody and berry notes. Sticky lingering finish. Par.
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