Alpha Deuce IPA
drank on 9.13.08 at Appalachian Brewing Co beer fest. normally don't write reviews on samples from a beer fest, but had quite a number of samples and ample enough pours to write an adequate review. thought it looked a little dark, but it was a nice cloudy tannish color. the nose on this beer is quite overpowering. if you are a hop head, it is fantastic, others may think it is too much of a hop nose. you can definitely smell citrus running around. the taste is a strong, citrusy and hoppy. there are a ton of hops going on in this beer (according to the brewer, about 40 pounds). 4 or 5 different hops used in this beer, which is obvious, as no one hop stands out. mouthfeel is a bit off. the hop flavor is strong and forceful, not as smooth as other doubles out there. if you are a hop head, you'll love this beer (as I do). nice beer, and a highlight of the brew fest for me.