agillespie81 (90), Denver, Colorado, USA
Apr 20, 2008
Copper color......thick, fluffy head. Very floral aroma. Heavy hop flavor in the front, with a few citrus notes. Crisp, yet not overpowering mouthfeel......balanced hop bitterness in the back.
xShanex (18), Mansfield, Texas, USA
Jul 16, 2008 Pours a light amber with a white, somewhat lasting head. Smells of hops and citrus right off the bat. Taste is malty but finishing strong with that hop filled bitterness. Crisp. Have another? Maybe with cheese and crackers.
 Bigmmartin (126), Dayton, Ohio, USA
Jul 16, 2008 Bottle. A pleasant piney hop aroma, but a little lighter than than some. Taste is balanced and bitter, with nice hop flavors. Nothing too extreme, but a good solid session IPA.
bermod (81), Lappeenranta, Finland
Jul 15, 2008 Strong citrusy-hoppy aroma. Malty flavor with a loads of citrusy hops. Bitter hoppy aftertaste.
CurlyBill (9), Ooltewah, Tennessee, USA
does not count  Jul 13, 2008 A very good IPA. Starts and ends with a strong bitterness. I really like this beer and it will probably become a staple a only $10 per 6 pack. Not as good as a Hercules DIPA but more drinkable.
lemasney (229), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Jul 11, 2008 RateBeer Rating, Style and Glass: 96, IPA, Shaker, Tulip
ABV, Volume & Calories: 6.8% in 12 fl oz. estimated at 170C
Purchased at: OakTree Buy Rite, South Plainsfield, NJ for $2.49
Aroma: nice, enticing, spicy, grapefruit, burning. 8 out of 10.
Visuals: clear, copper, white head, very persistent, intricate lace. 5 out of 5.
Taste: flour, grapefruit, classic IPA, balanced, bitterness, nicely crafted. 9 out of 10.
Palate: drying, bitter, crisp, coating, long finish, strong finish, sandy. 4 out of 5.
Overall: Reminds me of many other IPAs, but a high quality example with an exemplar in the visual area. I’d have it again in a minute. It seems like a regular go-to pick. Very well crafted. 18 out of 20.
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