In a blind tasting by BJCP trained experts, this beer rated

96

Knee Deep Brewing Company Breaking Bud

Aroma: “Clean piney resinous notes with some bright lemon citrus beneath. Hints of candy-like malt. While it doesn’t beat you over the head with aroma, the aroma is fairly big.”

Flavor: “Well-balanced pine-forward IPA with some light lemon character and light toasted and bready malt notes supporting. Medium body with a balanced bitter finish that has some fruity notes.”

Overall: “A really good American-style IPA. It has none of the fancy, fruity shenanigans but just a straightforward bitter, clean, piney hops profile. Everything comes together and persists nicely on the swallow.”

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