Mountain Sun Hail to the Chief (Batch 1000)

Sampler at the Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery, Boulder 12/10/2008 Very fruity pine aroma. Amber golden coloured very hoppy and strong in alcohol with a little sweetness on the palate. Crisp bitter and creamy malt finish.

10/10/2008 at Boulder pub. Mountain Sun 1000 Double IPA with Amarillo cascade and simcoe. Nice catty nose. Beautiful dark amber orange with small white head. Citrus and grapefruit hop flavors with amber malts. Medium body and mouthfeel with moderately sweet grapefruit finish. Dangerously drinkable. Nicely balanced bitterness and malty sweetness.

(Draught, labeled T-1000) Pours cloudy burnt orange body with a small off-white head. Aroma of pine, spruce, earthiness, floral, and citrus. Flavor of hops (pine, orange, earthiness) and caramel malt.

Tap at strong ale 2008. Pours orange with a tan head. Nose is floral and full of citrus. Taste is hoppy and balanced with a nice amount of citrus.

On tap the 2008 Strong Ale Festival. I think this was oaked. Frothy head that doesnt fade. Amber color. Nice hoppy aroma. Easy to drink.

On tap at the 2008 Strong Ale Festival. Poured a medium and hazy amber color with a small sized off white head. Aromas of woodiness, floral green hops, citrus rinds-peels, and pine. Tastes of orange peels, woody, earthy, and citrus. Alcohol content well hidden.

Draught at Falling Rock Taphouse. Cloudy amber - white head. High resin, high pine needles, fruity, knækbrød, light sweetness, berries, caramel, grape fruity. Nice (8/4/7/3/16)..... Draught at Southern Sun in Boulder. Clear red/brown - white head. Nice hoppy, fruity, pineapples, grape, peachy, light sweetness, lovely aroma, very nice IIPA.

Draught. High white lasting creamy head. Hazy amber body. Fruity spicy aroma and flavor with notes of pine and grass and a bit of caramel.. Low carbonation Short aftertaste.