 ChillCoat (1029), Concord, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 16, 2008
Can via trade with mreusch. Incredibly darker than I was expecting. Burnt copper color with an ivory head. Big, citrusy hop aroma- short of lemony with a "toned down" grapefruit note. Grassy hop flavors. Sweetish caramel maltiness and More grapefruit and citrus hop notes in the flavor. Grainy, caramel malt flavors. I’d consider this a very "outside-the-box" IPA but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy it. A very well made beer.
Fidel67 (2), Illinois, USA
does not count  | 5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Dec 14, 2009 This beer is awesome!!! An IPA that is perfectly balanced with malt and hops. I sit back and am mesmorized by this beer. Perfect in every way.
kappldav123 (1860), Markkleeberg, Germany
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 10, 2009 Big thanks to mashmaster for that can. Looks not spectacular, the beer in the glass a bit darker than exspected, nice small head. Very hoppy-flowery aroma. Beer starts hoppy-fresh, flowery grasy. Very complex hoppy notes, not too dry. Modest bitter in the background. Also a bit fruity. Well balanced finish, very drinkable. A great beer!
bhops (334), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 26, 2009 can thanks to allen dodd. pours amber with thick sustained head. aroma of citrus hops resin pine. flavor is spicy and hoppy. medium mouthfeel. love this beer!
coldmeat23 (233), Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Nov 23, 2009 Clear, medium copper colored, liquid. A little more than a finger of light tan foam for a head. Retention is really good and lacing is thick and in a solid ring.
Really a great looking brew.
Hops. Big pine hops. Lush tropical/citrus hops. Just overflowing with the floral bouquet of hops.
A very light hint of caramel malts.
Smells completely out of balance.
I’m shocked. It tastes like hops.
This is such a harsh hops bitterness. I can tell that there are some caramel malt notes in there, but just when they come forward, the hops leapfrog right over them and attack your pallette.
This is way too far out of balance, for me.
The mouth is crisp and sharp with a slight touch of creaminess.
If you love hops, this is definitely one to search for. Like you didn’t know that, already, though. If you haven’t had it, get it.
The very definition of the term ’hop-bomb’.
If you don’t absolutely love hops, this is probably not for you.
savnac (438), Palmer, Alaska, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 19, 2009 16 oz can thanks to Vince. Pours a hazy copper with a small dense off white head that sticks to the sides of the glass. Aroma is pine resin, citrus and caramel. The flavor is sweet caramel malt that fades to a long bitter finish. Mouth feel is very nice, the soft carbonation makes this very smooth. Great drinkability, do these come in 12 packs??? Overall a great IPA and thanks again Vince for this bonus in our trade.
awiseman01 (366), Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 3/5 | 9/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 12, 2009 Tap at Bavarian Lodge. Pours murky brown with foamy beige head. Strong fruity/citrus hops on top of a slight malt character. Very good and refreshing (in moderation).
fata2683 (892), Panama City, Florida, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 7, 2009 can, pours amber with a medium light tan head. Aroma is strong pine, with lots of cascade notes. Nice sweet toasted nut body that is balanced with a nice hop bitterness that is like pine resin and grapefruit. Really nice IPA.
JoeTheYounger (285), California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 7, 2009 Compliments of Hophead22. Pours a golden orange color with small lacey head. Aroma of sweet malty hops and some vegetable. Taste is more malty than hoppy with a medium pallet and a dry finish. Not too bad, not sure if the can I got was not very fresh but it was just ok.
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