beer_name: Snake Dog IPA
text: Poured a cloudy, light copper with a medium, frothy white head. Decent retention with nice lacings. Orange peel, grapefruit, pine and an explosion of hops make the sweet aromas come to life. Sweet citrus taste that quickly mingles with a barrage of hops. Simcoe hops seem to be the predominant taste but there are more flavors to be savored. My one gripe is that the hoppiness is rather untamed. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love hops but there just doesn't seem to be a smooth, consistent taste here. One taste is exceptional and the next taste is so-so. The aftertaste is bitter, dry with fruity notes. A nice, fizzy mouthfeel makes this a pleasure on the palate. Though, drinkability is somewhat challenged by the unbalanced flavor. There are some great flavors going on this beer. I think that with a little control it could become one of the better IPAs on the market.