beer_name: Mean Manalishi Double I.P.A.
text: Picked up a bomber at Capone's right before the super bowl. Semi-aggressive pour into my Sam Adams perfect pint. Appearance: Ruby, Amber color with a one finger, tan, rocky, foamy head. Good lacing as the head recedes. Not the greatest retention, but not bad. Aroma: A lot of malt, but a good amount of hops. Citrusy hops, a little lemony, some dry grass scent. Not the heartiest aroma, but balanced. Taste: Very bitter, but i guess thats what you get with 168 IBU's. Some citrus hops, some grassy, earthy hops. Decent malt backbone. More malt than in the aroma. Not quit the robust body I expect from a DIPA though. Mouthfeel: Big bitter finish. Minimal carbonation. Again, feels a little empty, like its missing something. Too much bitterness, not enough flavor. Drinkability: Only 8.2%, but the bitterness can be a palate wrecker. Finished the bomber in about an hour. Overall, not what I've come to expect out of a DIPA. Not enough hop character. Not very resiny or piny like I tend to enjoy more. Could use more body. While different, its an interesting take an the style. If you like interesting.