Fossil Fuels X.P.

Brewed by Stumptown Brewery
Style: American Pale Ale
Guerneville, California USA

An amber ale with a thin white head. In aroma, a very herbal malt with wild grass, coriander notes, very belgian, fruity esters. In mouth, a nice malty offering with an oily mouthfeel, coriander herbaceous effect, medium bodied. On tap at brewpub, August 16 2009.

Clear golden with a fizzy white head. Orange and citrus aroma and tastecwith some mild hops bitterness.

On tap @ the brewpub. Clear amber golden with a one finger off-white head, decent lacing and faded to a thick film after a minute or two. Aroma of citrus and herbal hops, a bit of honey, and some earthy and sweet caramel malts. Flavor is slightly more herbal, though the citrus is still present. Some caramel backs it up. Semi-dry with bitterness peaking around a 3. Low carbonation, medium body. Actually a pretty good beer--not ungodly complex, but solid.

This IPA has a very complex flavor profile. It tastes super grassy and resiny, like fresh hops. Apparently, however, much of the spiciness and "fresh" character comes from a 45 million year old strain of yeast that resembles brewers yeast! An experimental ale brewed by Stumptown after being approached by scientists, it is a zesty, light and refreshing ale. Notes of lemon, grass, grapefruit, and even a touch of clove, with a slightly toasty and carmelly background.