Lawson's Finest Liquids Peril Imperial IPA

__Aroma:__ “Dark roasted coffee dominates, with medium roast, light chocolate, and malt sweetness underneath. Cocoa, caramel, and toffee notes are in there, too. There may be a hint of maple, with some sugar sweetness that sits in the back. Dark fruit esters complement the malt.” __Flavor:__ “Smooth and thick, with heavy caramel, big chocolate sweetness, and a high dark coffee flavor. It’s got a big body and light carb. Fruity esters of raisin, spice, and other dark fruits, with strong hints of dark coffee and maple syrup like a sweet iced coffee. A smoky character gives it a bit of a campfire coffee character, too.” __Overall:__ “The sweet chocolate and coffee pair well together, with a light roast toward the end of the sip. It’s a bit on the sweet side, but with the ashy campfire roasted coffee character, all it needs is a side of bacon. It’s enjoyable and big, with rich and satisfying flavors.”

__Aroma:__ “Orange, pineapple, apricot, cherry, nectarine, and lemon zest with a touch of toasted honey malt to balance. An ever-so-light pine aroma is welcomed.” __Flavor:__ “Citrus and light stone fruit dominate the palate with just enough malt backbone to cut the intense hops character. The body is rich and inviting, but once you sip it, you are reminded that you’re above 10 percent. Medium dank hops flavor profile comes through mid-palate. Honey and caramel come through at the end.” __Overall:__ “A tasty beverage that will slap you around if you forget what you’re drinking. Hops aren’t quite as heavy hitting as some, but the beer itself is well put-together. Crisp finish, noticeable heat, plenty of hops. Would be popular at a party.”

__Aroma:__ “A light citrus note emerges right away, along with some tropical fruits, orange, pear, slight red apple, and lemongrass. Intriguing floral aromas, slightly grassy, and some dank and cellar tones. Moderate notes of pine and citrus show through in the hops. Mild bread sweetness underneath.” __Flavor:__ “Big hops flavors of citrus, lemon, lemongrass, floral, and grassy notes up front, with a medium bitterness. Light bready toasted malt and fruity esters that complement the hops. Well- balanced for the style, hops-forward, with just enough sweetness from the malt that gives way to a fruity hops profile that dominates through the finish.” __Overall:__ “Floral and fruity flavors throughout, with a nice bitterness in the background—the flavors fade as the beer warms, so it’s best enjoyed cold. Nicely balanced and very sessionable, it’s a very pleasant hoppy session ale with clean and bright flavors.”