Vittles:
American IPA
7.9% abv
55 IBU
Score:
Appearance: 7/10
Aroma: 20/25
Taste: 30/40
Mouthfeel: 7/10
Style: 4/5
Drinkability: 8/10
Overall: 76/100
Impression:
I could definitely smell the citrus/floral character of Cascade hops in the nose, but there was also something herbal/woody/earthy in the background, too, that seemed more characteristic of UK hops, rather than American hops. I'd expect more of an emphasis on American hops in an American IPA, so the Fuggles seemed a little out of place to me, despite the fact that I love Fuggles in many styles. The flavors were a little more in line with my expectations, and it tasted very well balanced up front, but then a lingering bitterness took over on the back end that seemed out of whack, and it did not follow the initial taste very well. The medium body didn't really add very much to the beer overall, and it finished fairly dry. I wasn't terribly impressed with this one.
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