 Skeegle (318), USA
Jun 17, 2008 Updated: Sep 2, 2008
This was a beautiful IPA that is nearly exactly like Bear Republic’s Racer 5. It literally tastes exactly like it, though I prefer this one for its lack of too much pineyness. This is one very citrussy beer, and that is always always a great thing in my mouth’s book. It pours a cloudy orange with chunks of yeast chunking around and it has so much flavor it draws the mouth water out. Just great, can’t believe I waited so long to try this one out.
AmEricanbrew (1009), Swamp Shreveport, Left Coast, Louisiana, USA
Sep 29, 2008 08.13.2008 bottling date. Clear copper with a tight tan head. Big ass fucking bong party aroma of fresh ganja bud. Medium body. Huge ibu bitter flavors of grapefruit and floral hops, with just a touch of malty sweetness. Somebody should make an air freshener that smells like this stuff, fantastic aroma.
Derek881 (345), Frederick, Maryland, USA
Sep 26, 2008 Sampled from the bottle, and was one of the best IPAs I have ever had. The aroma was hop-dominated, with earthy, pine, and citrus notes all mixed together, with a touch of floral and fruity notes too. Rich amber-orange color with a good-sized, creamy, off-white head with ample retention. Great hop flavor, with some of the citrus components shining through; extremely bitter, in a good way. The body was super dry, yet had a heavy, full mouthfeel, with ample carbonation and a good bit of cling. This style of beer is not one of my favorites, but this beer was exceptional. Thanks for sharing Eric!
BrotherGrendel (186), San Diego (La Jolla), California, USA
Sep 22, 2008 Pours a moderately clear orange amber hue with a thick creamy white head that sustains with sticky lacing.
Nose is subdued pine and earthiness, a touch of sweet fruit, surprising grainy malt aroma for the style.
Taste is caramel and grain malts in conjunction with mild pine resin and grassy-earthy hops, a touch of citrus fruit and malt sweetness midway, finishes dry and bitter.
Palate is medium-bodied, slick watery texture, moderate carbonation.
Overall, a west coast style IPA with a surprising malt presence and slightly subdued hop presence that increases from start to finish, bitterness is present throughout and malts mostly compliment the hop backbone.
jujubeast6000 (502), Houston, Texas, USA
Sep 21, 2008 (bottle): Pours an amber clear body, creamy white head, huge but diminishing. Grapefruity aroma, some sweet maltiness. Somewhat smooth watery taste, bitter aftertaste. Okay but not much body.
danielcurtis81 (99), San Diego, California, USA
Sep 20, 2008 SDFOB-2008. Draft. Strong with pungent hops. Pine and grapefruit flavors. Good bitterness. A true "West Cost" IPA, delicious!
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