 Ernest (4254), Boulder, Colorado, USA
Mar 9, 2005 Updated: Jan 6, 2006
Draught, Falling Rock. Head is white, mostly diminishing. Body is hazy dark yellow. Aroma is lightly malty (cookie), moderately hoppy (grapefruit, resin), lightly yeasty (dough). with a note of alcohol. Flavor is heavily sweet, moderately acidic, lightly bitter. Finish is moderately sweet, moderately acidic, moderately bitter. Medium to full body, velvety texture, lively carbonation, lightly alcoholic. Have had this two or three times and just don’t get the appeal of it...it’s got very little of interest in the aroma, and although is pretty well-balanced for the style, it’s nothing special for me overall.
badbeer (413), Iowa, USA
Jul 6, 2008 Nice golden color with an off-white head that retains well and leaves a decent lacing. Absolutely mind blowing aroma. Full of citrus; grapefruit and pine and other aromas I can’t hardly begin to describe are not only blended perfectly, but are powerful enough to greet your tongue from a foot away. Amazing taste of aforementioned aromas with a strong, yet amazing bitterness. The bitterness seemed like it came in waves; extremely bitter, but only pleasant bitterness, not harsh at all. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with a dry finish, leaving you wanting more and more once the explosion of taste leaves your mouth. I would drink the hell out of this if given the opportunity.
I should note that this was from a growler shared at DLD 2007, it was not a full glass, but I felt there was more than enough for a review.
gotbeach (121), San Diego, California, USA
Jul 1, 2008 On tap at Stone. Intense Hops, citrus, not too spicy. You can’t taste the 11%. Did I mention hops? Good carbonation, with a very dry finish. Tasty.
BOLTZ7555 (531), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Jun 25, 2008 Thanks to Sparky27 for the tip on this. Tried at Hollingshead Deli along side it’s older brother. Let’s just say that it’s good to be young!!! This rating would be insignificant but it is my 50th rating in the top 100!!! What a beer to mark being half-way there!!! Bright orange peel, lemon zest, and floral aroma with hints on evergreen. Huge 2-inch tight white foam with an amazing blaze orange body. Lacing clinging mightily to the inside of the glass, a fond memory of the sip that just transpired. Flavor is incredible...definitely more aggressive and profound than it’s older sibling. Orchard fresh nectarine, Ponderosa pine, and a bit of grapefruit rind tartness in the finish. Coating yet not cloying mouthfeel. AN INCREDIBLE SPECIMEN!!!
paytoplay (57), , California, USA
Jun 25, 2008 Sometimes a beer kept in such high regard can falter when actually faced with reality. This beer somehow became even better than the old stories I had heard for years befor having the chance to try it out.
The same DNA as the "Elder" but richer, velvity, and the best finish I’ve ever experienced with a beer ever. Aroma is also lifting, needed as the light in color beer is still huge in style and hop weight. Magic hops maybe? There is no other way to explain it. Please please please bottle this beer!!
kegbear (103), Orange, California, USA
Jun 20, 2008 On tap at hollingshead. Triple IPA with a huge floral nose. Taste of citrus, some pine and a slight smooth maltyness. This is the best imperial IPA I’ve ever had.
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