74
Pintwell Score
from 1 tastings notes
Nice summit hops ass kicking in this pint. Tons of bitterness. A solid Imperial IPA, but I find myself missing the more flavorful hops. Summit hops are a real alpha kick in the ass, but lack the great flavor of American Hops. They even lack the spicy love of European hops. There is a bit of earthiness here but not much more. The malt helps bring back some nice chewiness and bite. Again I am looking for a bit more. Overall, one of the best Imperial IPAs you can find in a can.
Brewer's Description
Emphasizing that complexity of character can arise from simple elements, this ale is made with 3 malts and 1 hop. Its light amber color and slightly spicy malt character are derived from the use of German Dark Munich Malt and Rye Malt respectively. North American 2-row barley combines with the other grains to lay the foundation for the hop onslaught to come. Summit hops are used exclusively in the boil for bitterness, flavor and aroma but it doesn’t end there. Post-fermentation dry hopping allows the 10% ABV monstrosity to gently coax the citrus rind and grapefruit aroma to join the 100 IBUs already present. This beer will greet you with a pungent citrus blast, provide a spicy yet round middle and finish with a brisk, clean bitterness.
