masonjer (564), Holt, Michigan, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 | Jan 29, 2008 On tap at the hopcat in Grand Rapids. This stuff has an in your face hop character, with just enough citrus and floral goodness to keep you hooked. Crisp and to the point. This would be great with a burger. inultus (16), Lansing, Michigan, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 2/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 | Jan 29, 2008 On tap at Brannigan Brothers, Lansing, MI. One of my favorite IPAs out there, cascade hops up the wazoo. Comparable to Hopslam from Bells. Must be an IPA lover for this one. jeffwilliams11 (310), hooterville, Michigan, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Jan 13, 2008 crisp and citrusy...not as hoppy as i would have figured for a beer named after the hop plant. good session beer. yjb (110), Bloomington, Indiana, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 | Dec 24, 2007 Making me wish I filled a growler, you growl back with an in your face, we’re not fuckin around here bitterness, with that fruity popuri as a peace offering. CaptainCougar (5493), Rockville, Maryland, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 | Dec 16, 2007 Bottle at the 2007 GABF: Cloudy golden bronze with a thin coating of wispy white head. Aroma of fresh resiny piny hops and sugary caramel malt. Body has a touch of grapefruity bitterness with some crisp pale malty sweetness. A pretty well-balanced and drinkable IPA. moejuck (1165), Ohio, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Nov 2, 2007 On tap at the Oak Cafe (my favorite place). Cloudy yellow color with a decent white head. The aroma is of citrus hops and a hint of caramel malt. Nice mouthfeel here--easy to drink and carbonated just right. Tastes of dough, lemons, and definite hop bitterness mixed in. ratman197 (3222), Arvada, Colorado, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Oct 23, 2007 Bottle poured a cloudt orange with a minimal amber head. Aromas of orange, pink grapefruit, pine and light carmel. Palate was light to medium bodied crisp with a dry finish. Flavors of pine, grapefruit, light orange and a hint of carmel with a crisp dry lingering bitter finish. kp (8396), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 | Oct 21, 2007 Updated: Aug 22, 2009
Date: October 11, 2007
Mode: Bottle
Source: Brewfest, GABF
Appearance: hazy yellow, frothy white head
Aroma: sweet malt aroma with lots of citrus and floral hops
Flavor: sweet malt flavor balanced with lots of hops, good mix between citrus and floral hops, nice lasting bitter finish
Date: August 12, 2009
Mode: bottle
Source: trade
Score: 3.0 to 3.3
Appearance: muddy burnt orange, fine white head, drippy lace
Aroma: crystal malt aroma, citrus hops, drying earthyness leaves just a touch of sweetness, sweet spicy orange
Body: creamy body
Flavor: lots of sweet orange citrus flavor, lots of balancing bitter orange rind
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.3/5.0 Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **+/4
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