Style: New England-style Imperial IPA

ABV: 8.0 IBU: 70.0

96/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 19
Mouthfeel: 4

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What the brewers say

“Brewed with oats and 100 percent Galaxy hops.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Rich, lush tropical fruitiness with mango, lychee, lemongrass, and a really pleasant underlying tartness.”

Flavor: “Citrus and peppercorn dominate. Some peach and wheat character present as the high carbonation fades on the palate. Rich body, chewy, sweet without being cloying. Medium lingering bitterness. Other tropical fruits peek in and out but are well blended. Slight alcoholic burn on the finish.”

Overall: “Hazy tropical-fruit IPA, with luscious tropical-fruit complexity paired with a tart, grassy bitter finish. Great nightcap beer.”

What our editors thought

Review printed in: The Annual IPA Issue (August-September 2018) (View All Issues)


REVIEWS FOR YOU >

Hop Butcher The Jewels

Aroma: “Soft tropical fruit with a pleasant underlying tartness and hints of grassy bitterness. Fresh grapefruit juice, orange, lemon, lime, and peach plus berries, mango, and oats.” Flavor: “Lush tropical-fruit character—grapefruit and mango paired with a rich, chewy body that doesn’t come across overly sweet, but still balances the hops character well. Bitter finish without being overwhelming. Lingering hints of grapefruit rind and ripe mango, with a soft mineral character. A bit of both worlds.” Overall: “Tasty as hell. A great rich and complex hazy IPA.”

Mantra Bhang Bhang

Aroma: “A mild nose of lemon, peach, orange, white peppercorn, pineapple, and light pear. More of the tropical notes shine on the retronasal and then yield to some slight vegetal.” Flavor: “Big chewy blend of lemon, grapefruit, orange blossom, and tropical stone fruit with a healthy dose of spicy hops character to pull everything together. Bitterness balances the malt, but could use a little more edge.” Overall: “Pretty solid beer. Easy- drinking and possibly dangerous given the ABV level.”

Boothbay Thirsty Botanist

Aroma: “Lemon, peach, mango, and pine with a pleasant subtle peppery spiciness. Some caramel, candy-like sweetness adds nice complexity.” Flavor: “There is a rich mix of candy and grainy sweetness with a lush tropical-fruit hops character. Finish is rich and chewy but with enough bitterness to balance it out. A bit of lingering grassy astringency distracts from the other more pleasant aspects of the beer.” Overall: “A good hazy IPA, but a little heavy-handed in the overall balance.”

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