Two Roads Brewing Co Road 2 Ruin Double IPA

“Gummi bears, light strawberry, cantaloupe, raspberry, blackberry on the nose. Malt sweetness in the sip is balanced with the bitterness from the hops and ends pleasantly dry.”

“Deep yellow with a puffy white head. Light earthy hops on the nose. Moderate bitterness. Crisp toasty malt background. Smooth, moderately soft mouthfeel leans toward sweetness. Well-balanced with a stronger hop flavor toward the dry, bitter finish.”

**Aroma:** “Earthy, like a walk in the dark pine forest, maybe a hint of gin/juniper. Intriguing. Some grapefruit, orange, and pine—the nose was subtle on this one.” **Flavor:** “The forest turns a bit more ominous. Dark juniper richly lingers, but paired with an assertive bitterness. There’s just enough body and malt to make the medicine go down, but this is a seriously bitter potion. Although the bitterness is strong, it is also nuanced—I even get some roast coffee here, too. The gradient from start to finish is smooth and works well. Finishes with a slight alcohol warmth.” **Overall:** “This beer is a nice continuous transition from start to finish. Nothing is out of balance. Some more aroma hops would always help. The citrus and grapefruit juicy notes were nice in balancing the hops bitterness.”