Hoppe (Imperial Extra Pale Ale)
Got this bottle at Friar Tuck in Champaign, IL. Poured into a Sam Adams glass. A- Hazy, golden-copper color with a frothy off-white head that lasts, leaving some lacing. N- Fruity, floral, nutty aroma with a slight alcoholic tinge. T- Sweet toffee malt perfectly balanced by a clean hop bitterness. A spicy, herbal hoppiness pervades throughout. The dry hoppiness lingers into the aftertaste. The alcohol is noticeable but not distracting. M- Medium, chewy mouthfeel. Moderate carbonation with a dry finish that leaves you craving that next sweet sip. D- Outstanding beer. The dark malty sweetness dominates at first, and the hops cleanse the palate at the end of each sip, enticing you to take another.