Roc Brewing Co. Whoopass

__Aroma:__ “Slight orange creamsicle. Medium mango and pineapple. A touch of onion and dankness, but in a good way. A light piney, floral character as it warms. Some malt sweetness.” __Flavor:__ “Heavy on the grapefruit rind with a healthy amount of dankness and slight onion. A touch of malt sweetness keeps the hops from taking over. An assertive bitterness provides some balance without getting aggressive. Light spices are well balanced with the bitterness.” __Overall:__ “An assertive beer that hits some nice notes without being too daunting. Juicy flavor with pine and light dank notes balanced by a moderate bitterness that extends throughout the taste. I would love to pair this beer with a large wedge of sharp cheddar cheese.”

__Aroma:__ “A nice mix of floral and fruity bright hops. Grapefruit and honeysuckle. A touch of malt biscuit and bread crust character. The net effect is more amber ale than IIPA, but quite nice.” __Flavor:__ “So the aroma, so the flavor. More prominent grapefruit and a touch of pine character. A more pronounced malt character than often seen in this style, with nice bread crust and biscuit notes. There is a nice bitter through-line that keeps everything grounded in the IIPA category. The bitterness is not astringent but heightens some the stronger piney and pithy hop flavors.” __Overall:__ “A solid stalwart of an IIPA that executes well on classic norms of the style. Malt is big across the board, but not too sweet. Drinkable but in no way is this a hops-bomb like most of its competition.”

“Light espresso, chocolate, hazelnut aroma. Low floral alcohol. Dark chocolate with a smoky background. Rich caramel sweetness with layers of dark fruit, licorice, and toast. Low nutty fruitiness complements with added complexity. Lingering roast flavor that never becomes harsh. Rich with significant sweetness. Creamy.”