kiefdog (1567), Tampa, Florida, USA Oct 26, 2009 12oz bottle from Total Wine (Tampa, FL). Pours a lightly hazy amber color with a thin white head that settles quickly. Aroma is floral hops, citrus, grapefruit, light pine, caramel, hints of honey and light biscuit. Flavor is sweet and floral with notes of citrus, grapefruit, caramel, some floral esters and light spice. Generally medium body with a floral hop finish. savnac (394), Palmer, Alaska, USA Oct 20, 2009 On cask @ Stoudts. Amber with a dense off white head. Sweet aroma of citrus, pine, caramel and toffee. The flavor starts sweet then the bitterness fades in and then the beer finishes sweet. Medium body, on cask so the carbonation was very mild, and a syrupy mouth feel. A bit sweet for me but still a solid IIPA. reverendj (34), Brunswick, Georgia, USA Oct 17, 2009 This, to me, is what an American IPA should be. Aromas of floral hops and malt with a hint of bread. On the pour it is a nice hazy gold color with a thick soapy head that sticks around and to the pint. Very smooth palate with wonderful citrus hops, sweet malt , and slight alcohol burn. A lucky find by my wonderful wife. We will buy this brew again......nice job Stoudts! pantanap (1323), Chicago, Illinois, USA Oct 14, 2009 12oz bottle. a little aged but refridgerated at least..... pours a lighter golden apple cider brown with a soapy white head..... aroma of some papery malt and sweet fruit..... sweet, fruity and syrupy throughout with very little bitternes at all. not a fresh sample. 17thfloor (1403), Chicago, Illinois, USA Oct 12, 2009 12oz botte 8.22.09. Pours a clear glowing orange with a small white froth. Aroma of green hops, salty biscuits, alcohol. Flavor is salty bitter pine, crackers, quick cleaner finish. Something a bit fruity with a little bit of skunk. Body is clean and not sticky, fluffy but smooth nice subtle pillowy carbonation. Decent. dimenhetfield (157), , Florida, USA Oct 9, 2009 Has a bitter sweet taste. The 10.6% ABV suggests that it has some bite to it, but it’s rather enjoyable. Very relaxing and enjoyable. dkachur (2318), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA Oct 6, 2009 12 ounce bottle from Total Wine Triangle Plaza, Raleigh, NC. Pours a slightly hazy golden orange color with a medium head. Fair head retention and lacing. Hoppy floral and citrus hop aroma with a bit of nuttiness and caramel. Taste is toffee, caramel with citrus and floral hop notes. For a DIPA I would like more bitterness. Faint alcohol notes. Medium bodied. Decent beer. zach8270 (2051), Henrietta, New York, USA Oct 1, 2009 (bottle - 12 oz) Clear orange in color with a creamy off-white head. Aroma is sweet and citrusy with lots of juicy hop and citrus notes, along with a nice floral sweetness. Flavor begins sweet and citrusy with a bitter and dry hop middle. Some flowery and apple notes come through at the finish. Flavor doesn’t last as long as I thought it would, and the alcohol is well hidden.
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