TrimTab The Original 006

Aroma: “Grapefruit and lemon dominate up front. Light hay character. Slight herbal character is really nice. Slight dank character is present. A bit of green tea in there as well.” Flavor: “Lovely flavor of tropical overripe pineapple and grapefruit. Really nice malt character with some nice hops bitterness that lingers but falls off rather quickly. Really nice sweetness that gives a good balance. What makes a killer beer—it’s all about the mouthfeel, and they nailed it.” Overall: “An excellent contemporary IPA.”

**Aroma:** “Lots of lemon and pine with a hint of floral notes and a touch of black pepper. Very fruity aroma with hints of strawberries, peaches, and pears plus aromas of peanut butter and bread yeast. Floral, dank, resiny hops character and a hint of tangerine.” **Flavor:** “Balanced (for an IPA), with a hint of residual sweetness. Rich hops avor (resin, pine, citrus, grapefruit, tropical fruit) matched with a pleasant bitterness and proper malt background. Low IBUs are not as palate-cleansing as some other IPAs, but let the fruity hops notes shine.” **Overall:** “Something a bit different... a touch of crystal malt adds biscuity sweetness and complexity. Hops throw alternating layers of lemony and floral flavors. An excellent, complex modern take on the American IPA style with a well-constructed malt bill that brings out the best in the hops. Very well executed and worth seeking out.”

**Aroma:** “Sweet and juicy tropical fruit, pineapple, lemon, mango, peach, and banana. The nose is delicate and subtle but mouthwatering—an absolutely wonderful aroma.” **Flavor:** “More fruity notes of pineapple, mango, and assorted tropical fruit. There’s a nice smoothness to this beer bordering on uffy. Fresh-cut pineapple stewed in pineapple juice and topped with candied pineapple. Malt backbone is chewy and substantial, while the bitterness is dangerously smooth. Melon and cantaloupe right off the bat! Low spicy notes in the middle of the sip. Very unique.” **Overall:** “This beer is great—so full of juicy fruit flavors. Fluffy and light without sacrificing body. Great showcase of the hops. The low bitterness is just enough to make it an IPA. A juicy, fruity, hazy, chewy IPA that’s an excellent example of what new-school IPA can be.”