 Beerlando (1271), Orlando, Florida, USA
Jun 1, 2008
Growler, courtesy dchmela. First off, what a cool looking growler! I practically expected a genie to come spewing out of the vessel. The pour is a clear, shining golden orange color. A foamy white head leaves soapy, spotty lacing behind. The nose simply explodes from the glass with striking notes of juicy, fresh-picked oranges, grapefruits, and lemons. A lightly sweet, pale malt background sets the perfect backdrop for the massive hop profile to do its thing. The flavor is deliciously juicy, with bitter, resinous citrus and lemongrass hops shining amidst lightly toasted toffee malts. There’s nothing overly complex going on, but it is so well blended it is incredible. Medium-full, smooth, slightly sticky body. This is so incredibly drinkable. A delicious IIPA that ranks right up there with the best of them.
peter (336), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Sep 6, 2008 What a slap in the face. Golden pour with a soapy head. Nose is pine and grass, with some floral notes. Almost sappy. I was expecting a 120minute like experience, but there is some balance here. The malts add enough body to keep the hops in check, and make this a VERY enjoyable beer.
Dubbercody (168), Vancouver, Washington, USA
Sep 6, 2008 500mL bottle, purchased locally...whoo Hoo to that!
081308 bottling. It’s a really nice beer. The hops blend into the malt so beautifully. Nicely sweet with an awesomely hoppy bitterness. Great balance, there is a reason this beer is one of those "must have, everyone talks about it, no really will you trade me some, ISO, etc. etc. etc." beers.
KieferUGA (318), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Sep 5, 2008 500 ml bottle, courtesy of the kind and generous golubj. 071008 bottling. Oh my goodness, what a beer. Pours a clear, golden color. Large, foamy, fluffy white head. Tons of lacing. Beautiful aroma of pine, citrus. Flavor is a wonderful mix of floral hops and thick, sticky pine resin. Just the right amount of sweetness. Nice carbonation throughout. Long, bitter finish. This one is a knockout!
spikester (413), Salem, Oregon, USA
Sep 5, 2008 Enjoyed right after a Bind Pig from R.R. Probably should have waited until the next day for a proper eval. Oh well, that gives me a reason to buy some more. Huge cream colored foamy head with plenty of lacings. Very smooth drinker for the style. About as balanced as a DIPA can be. Aromatic, piney, orange pineapple resininous, pine needles, and alcohol is well hidden. What a treat. I wish I had a 15 gallon keg of this in a kegerator. I probably would never get my lawn mowed again. Or go to work! Bottled on date: 8-13-08.
Bockyhorsey (1969), Mesa, Arizona, USA
Sep 4, 2008 Bottled on 081308 courtesy of FlacoAlto. Freash pine and citrus hit the nose and new this was good. Orange cooper body with white head. Flavor had the dry citrus vine along with enough grapefruit flavor as so not to feel too dry. Thirst quenching experience cool and crisp on the palate. Really enjoyed this one thanks Sebastian
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