Corne Du Diable
A: Cloudy apricot with a dense amber tinged cap. Head retention is excellent and substantial lace is left behind. S: A generous dose of pepper and anise hit this nose. The grapefruit scent I associate with this style is present, but subdued. Toasted bread aromas round out the experience. T: Hops dominate, yet don't blow me away with their bitterness. Flavors of pepper, black tea, lemon and grapefruit all blend nicely. Malts are there with a bittersweet toffee flavor. Finishes with a long lasting pepper bite. M: The dry body feels soft. The carbonation level could stand to be a touch lower. D: This is a nice IPA that strays from the mold a bit. I'm glad I picked it up.