High Hops Brewery Dr. Pat's Double IPA

**Aroma:** “Pine bomb with a grapefruit punch on the end and a curious mild sour funk that leans a touch medicinal. Weak, lemony hops aroma with some pine, lemon, and citrus notes. Sweetness with lots of fruit!” **Flavor:** “Rich and well blended. Dialed bitterness throughout that’s good for style. Lemon-heads candy, strong lemon/orange flavor. A fair chunk of that is the hops, but there’s something else going on. Moderate hops bitterness that melds with the tartness. There’s a splash of brighter esters and malt sweetness, but the funk from the nose is here, too. Sweet and juicy with lemon and orange and citrus notes. The hops are more favorable, less bitter, and balance well with the malt. Finishes with a slight bitterness and a nice sweetness.” **Overall:** “Solid IIPA that tastes very fresh. The high carb gives it a bite that I don’t care for, but it is otherwise very good. The pine and grapefruit play well together. Very good. This beer blended well together, and the finish had me wanting another sip.”

“Apricot, peach, passion fruit, kiwi lead the complex nose with a sharp mintiness. Juicy raspberry flavor without the sharpness. Strawberry, melon, mango, a light touch of malt underneath. Bitterness tempers sweetness for a lasting but even finish. Opens and becomes more enjoyable as it warms.”

**Aroma:** “Skunky dankness, lemony hops, and notes of grainy sweetness. A little citrus character in the back adds sweet fruit-juicy notes. Elements of tropical fruits, dried morel mushrooms, freshly tilled soil, and orange.” **Flavor:** “Bright and clean hops profile fades quickly into a nice, lightly sweet grainy finish. Simple and clean. Lemon tartness and light pine flavors dominate. The hops fruit character is showcased here and carries through the finish. A slight bitterness but not too bitter. Some nice warmth is present in the finish as well. Appreciable malt body leads to a long, smooth, balanced finish.” **Overall:** “Simple for a double IPA, but quite balanced. Rather full-bodied. Just enough bitterness to cut through the malt and lots of citrus notes with a big dank/earthy punch. Those who don’t love super-bitter IPAs will really enjoy the balance in this. This beer was great. ”