roguemonk (9), Orland Park, Illinois, USA
does not count  Jan 12, 2009 I was stunned...The alcohol, at 10%, was not overstated. The hop character was perfectly balanced in both aroma and on the palette. I feel fortunate to have been able to experience this...A great DIPA.
 FlssmrBrewAlum (1079), Lisle, Illinois, USA
Jan 11, 2009 12 oz draft on tap at Binny’s South Loop (Chicago, IL). Pours a highly bubbly bright amber with sunny gold notes, light hazed with a minimal white head. Aromas are hoppy, citrusy with a subtle maltiness. Citrusy orange and grapefruit steal the aroma show. Initial taste is hops, floral bouquet with grass and some subtle resinous pine. Lighter carmel malts mixed with some biscuity notes. Hops are special: sharp but relaxing floral and citrus of grapefruit, orange, and some lighter pine. Touch of tropical in the backend. I liked this a lot. Fresh. Very nice.
tturner (103), , Washington, USA
Jan 10, 2009 this is a solid Imperial IPA. very malty and balanced on the front. Citrus apricot hay/grass. Bitterness grows considerably on the finish. In fact that’s the only real reason I wouldn’t give this a 5. Although it does beg to be continually sipped on,
elihapa (1033), Honolulu, California, USA
Jan 7, 2009 1/4/09 notes: bomber, from Ojai Bev Co. Aroma has huge hop bouquet, with tangy lemon and citrus. Appears orange-gold with little head. There is zesty orange, lemon, and mango in the palate, matched with a smooth body, medium-thickness and a touch of carbonation. Finishes with moderate bitterness and tart fruit. This is a really tasty and vibrant brew, and would have benefited even more with a livelier palate.
Dedollewaitor (3625), Odense, Denmark
Jan 6, 2009 Bottle. Pours cloudy golden/copper with a creamy white head and lacings. Nose is malty and hoppy.Grapefruit and a punchy bitter taste. Crisp and full bodied. Nice
ilovedarkbeer (1326), Dallas, Texas, USA
Jan 6, 2009 Pours a lighter copper color with a medium sized off white bubbly head. Nose is caramelized apricots, grass, pine, and earth. Taste is caramel, soap, dirt, and sugar. Mouthfeel that is smooth and rich is where this beer really shines. Finish is medium to long and there is a quite a bit of heat on the back end that is noticeable and astringent. I think the hops are helping to hide a well crafted but unexciting beer.
Defreni (994), Frederiksberg, Denmark
Jan 4, 2009 Flaske: Dejlig mørkerødlig gul øl med et fint skum. Duft af peber og tropisk frugt. Lækker afbalanceret smag med en god del bitterhed. Led dog af at blive drukket umiddelbart efter Alesmith IPA. Men fin fin øl.
timfoolery (482), California, USA
Jan 1, 2009 Bottle from Monument in Concord. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this brew had a significant malty backbone to slightly balance the overwhelming citrus hops. This brew was like it’s High Tide cousin, but fuller and smoother.
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