 tsarman (794), Northern, New Jersey, USA
Feb 1, 2008
This is a true IPA. This should be the model for the style. One of the best IPAs I have had in a while. And its not a Double or Extreme or anything. But it packs a punch. I like the use of different types of hops. The Simcoe hops are the main flavoring, while the others provide more of an aroma. This is like a session IPA. Strong and hoppy, but definitely could enjoy a whole slew of these.
Dogbrick (2228), Columbus, Ohio, USA
Aug 31, 2008 On draught at Yard House in San Diego. This beer is a clear amber color with a medium white head that recedes steadily. Sticky rings of lacing on the glass. Lots of citrus and pine in the nose that augment the hops. Medium-bodied and moderately bitter hops with floral and piney notes. Some oak and malt in the background too. The finish is hoppy and lingering, leaving a citrusy aftertaste. Pretty good overall.
mgermani (597), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Aug 31, 2008 Pours a lovely golden orange with a small but lasting head and wonderful goopy lacing. Aroma is very sweet and inviting - yum! Tastes splendid - lots of oily hops and present alcohol, light citrus character, slightly woodsy. Good carbonation, creamy thick body - delicious! Great lingering hop aftertaste. What a treat this IPA is!
chronictonic (351), Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 30, 2008 bottle / tap - wherever I can get it
I can’t believe I haven’t rated this one. Since Spring ’08 when we could get this in Philly, this has been my "must keep around the house" IPA. Big hop aromas, good malt body w/o the biscuity toastiness so many IPAs have these days. Good crisp hop bite and more importantly, the flavor of the hops is really nicely done - citrusy grapefruit and resiny pine in a nice mix.
All summer we’ve been able to get this with blue labels. The other night, someone brought over a green labeled version. Not sure if that’s s different beer or not (it sure tasted different, but that was after quite a few other beers).
koterba (2), north wales, Pennsylvania, USA
does not count  Aug 26, 2008 poured well and had a typical west coast aroma of pine with some grapefruit. tasted like they dumped as much cascade hops into an ipa; overal unbalanced and too hoppy. this is coming from an ipa fan
nqualls (203), Tennessee, USA
Aug 24, 2008 12 oz bottle poured into a shaker. Poured a clear amber color with three fingers of white head. Lacing was moderate. Aroma was of pine and floral hops with a little caramel. Flavor was bitter up front and in back, but well balanced with malt. Medium body with moderate carbonation. Great brew.
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