Alright, so I found myself at a hotel in Fayetteville, NC and I brought a beer along for the trip, just to have something to enjoy while I lounge in the hotel. My brother was graduating from college the next day and we were traveling a bit of the way so we wouldn't have to wake up so early to travel.
I didn't bring any glassware (I did remember to grab a bottle opener, then realized I already had another bottle opener in my tote) so the beer was poured into one of those small coffee cups that are near the coffee maker. It poured a brown/amber color with some tremendous head. Holy retention, Batman! Seriously, I don't know if it was the cup, but the head on this thing lasted foooorrrreeeevvveerrr. After five minutes, I was still drinking through some head to get to the good stuff inside. I don't think I'll ever come across a beer with that type of lasting power. And you can best believe that there was lacing all over the side of the cup, plus the thick layer of foam up top. Aromas of sweet malt and sweet citrus (pommelo, pineapple) and a little bit of spice.
The taste is incredibly well balanced. The sweetness of the malt pairs nicely with a fruity and piney hop profile. Bitter finish isn't too bitter, easy to keep drinking. That said, the beer is medium to full bodied, comes off a little thick. Slightly carbonated, but not too much. I think I've said before that I prefer citrus hops to piney hops, so this doesn't wow me like some of the other beers I've experienced. That said, I know a good/great IPA when I come across one, and this is a very good offering. If you're an IPA fan and you haven't tried this one yet, be sure to put it on your to-do list.
Grade: B
Price Paid: $2.59 (12 oz bottle)
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