Fremont Brewing Lush IPA

“Nose of lime peel, herbs, and a slight savory note—but also zesty, pithy. Nicely rounded flavor—great bittersweet balance, and softness—with that hop flavor emerging as citrus-herbal. Pleasant bittersweet finish. Medium body, with a reassuring weight to it. Easy to drink.”

**Aroma:** “Some sweet malt and pepper spice-like character. Mild grassy and earthy note of hay and citrus. Muted hops note up front with medium perfume note. As it warmed and opened up that went away, and a big hops grapefruit with slight dank notes came out.” **Flavor:** “Biscuit malt sweetness hits up front and then carries to an earthy spice hops character with some grapefruit and slight citrus notes. Flavor is not what the aroma suggests. Grass is still there, plus some mangoes. Caramel malt body is lovely, but the long bitter finish leaves a lingering harshness on the back of the tongue. Wine-like notes up front with moderate perfume notes.” **Overall:** “The more I drank this beer the more I enjoyed it. It is slightly rough around the edges with the malt and hops but it’s a good American IPA that will neither offend nor impress. It would score higher if the bitterness were smoother.”

**Aroma:** “Earthy, piney, grassy hops notes. Hint of biscuit malt. Orange peel, lemon-drop candy, hints of scallions, melon, very subtle grainy malt notes. Overall suggestion is of brightness.” **Flavor:** “Initial punch of fruity hops flavor that diminishes quickly. Tropical fruit on the tongue more than in the nose. Substantial evergreen character is a nice surprise. Good creamy mouthfeel adds to the overall palate character. Bitter finish is grapefruity and smooth. Malt plays a supporting role but doesn’t get in the way. The green-onion note sits on the tongue through the finish. A lot of spruce and pine notes.” **Overall:** “Moderately malty IIPA, very strong on the pine/resin side with a touch of citrus on the nose. A deceptively drinkable double IPA! Great blend of classic American IPA character along with some New-World flavors that make for a delightful tasting experience.”