Founders Centennial IPA

My husband is a fan of American IPAs, especially if they have Centennial hops in them.  So, when I mix myself a 6, I usually try to add a couple beers he'd like as well, and we enjoy them together.  One of the IPAs I picked out for him this time was Founders Centennial IPA:

Vittles:
American IPA
7.2% abv
65 IBUs

Score:
Appearance: 9/10
Aroma: 23/25
Taste: 37/40
Mouthfeel: 8/10
Style: 5/5
Drinkability: 8/10
Overall: 90/100

Impression:
Nice clarity and decent head when poured, but the head fell fairly quickly, leaving decent lacing behind.  The malt is present but subdued in the nose, leaving the grapefruit/citrus and pine characteristics to dominate the forefront.  The malt backbone does a great job of supporting the rich and intense hops flavors without taking too much attention away from the grapefruit/citrus and pine.  There're also some floral, herbal, and spicy notes in the background, too.  The flavors themselves are clean and crisp, surprisingly refreshing considering the fuller-bodied but very smooth mouthfeel.  I've said before that IPAs aren't my favorite style, but I found this one to be particularly enjoyable.

Cheers!