 Taverner (475), San Ramon, California, USA
Jun 24, 2008
2007 Vintage. More of a malty ’Midwest Style’ IPA. Pours copper clear with very little head. Aroma is all malts, with some hoppage in the nose. In flavor, however, the hops attack, making it one of SN’s bitter-er beers. Ends on a nice dry note, like a good IPA should. More bittering hops than florals, but this could just be because its 2007, and here it is halfway through 2008.
beergod! (44), Houston, Texas, USA
Oct 6, 2008 Perfect pour @ the Houston Saucer! Color is a deep coper amber with a very nice creamy head. Nose is of very floral hops, citrus ,grassy& grapefruit. Taste is fruity citrus, tangerines as well as grapefruit,with a great dry finish. body is full for an IPA and drinks nice. Perfect with the Manchego & mustard, salame spread they offered.
Hank1980 (367), Athens, Georgia, USA
Oct 6, 2008 2008 bottle. Pours copper, amber with white head. Nice dry hop aroma. Taste is hoppy, with a big caramel malt backing. Finish is lightly bitter, and mouth is pretty thick. Hops are citrus and a little grassy. Very well balanced, moderate IBU IPA.
aschafer324 (3), , Wisconsin, USA
does not count  Oct 6, 2008 Aroma gives off citrusy and slightly toasty notes with a healthy dose of floral hops. It’s a medium bodied copper-orange beer that pours an average but persistent head that laces well. A balanced mix of floral and bittering hops give it a strong dry punch up front and then slowly dissipate to reveal a very rich malty taste that is also a little on the roasty side and takes its time to finish. This is one of the most well balanced IPAs I have ever had.
presario (2431), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Oct 6, 2008 Says 2008 on the bottle. Thin head. Crisp dark amber. Delicious hop aroma with a caramel malt backing. Woody hop flavour. Nice malt balance. A bit bitter and mouth drying but tasty.
Sparky27 (583), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Oct 6, 2008 Bottle. Pours a light amber with a quickly receding one finger beige head. The persistent layer that’s left does leave decent lacing. Nose is light malt and floral hops. Taste is sweet citrus, apricot and toffee with a pink grapefruit finish. Medium, sticky mouth feel. This is a well-balanced IPA. Very good.
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