American IPA
6.2% abv
103.1 IBU
Score:
Appearance: 9/10
Aroma: 20/25
Taste: 32/40
Mouthfeel: 8/10
Style: 5/5
Drinkability: 7/10
Overall: 81/100
Impression:
It pours well, has good retention, and leaves sticky-sweet lacing as it goes. The aroma carries a fairly strong hops presence (spicy, piney, slightly herbal/earthy) against a moderate malt backbone (caramel, bread, lightly grainy), with a hint of yeast character lurking in the shadows. The flavors follow suit, but they seem just a little off to me, out of balance. I think a slightly more assertive malt bill would be needed to stand up to the level of hops in this beer. On the plus side, as the beer warms, it draws out a floral quality, too, that complements the piney notes. The mouthfeel is medium with light to moderate carbonation and a slight sting, but it finishes fairly dry despite the mild stickiness. Overall, it's a decent American IPA, but it's not going to stand out from the pack.
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