Rock Art IPA (II)
Another beer from the extreme series from rock art, and yet another winner. Summary- an almost 90-minute IPA clone... Not quite as extraordinary in some respects, but it isn't too far off the mark. Seems like it would be closer in taste if not for the 8% ABV cap in VT. 4's across the board. Appearance- Pours a nice clear amber akin to a grade b honey with more clarity (initially). Kicking the rest of the bottle into my imperial pint glass revealed that this beer is unfiltered- it really clouded up. Some decent head from the pour, but it vanishes fairly quickly without much lacing. Smell- I'll admit, I'm getting over a cold at the time of this review, but I'll give it a shot anyway- just might be more lacking than normal. very hoppy as expected- on the citrusy side of things, with some apple notes. Some malt backbone is definitely evident as well as some underlying alcohol esters. Taste- Certainly the overwhelming theme here is the high hop content, but surprisingly this is well balanced with plenty of malt. Here's where the 90-minute IPA comparison comes from. Mouthfeel- not too shabby. a little dry with the yeast addition, but that can be controlled. Drinkability- easily quaffable, but take your time since it's 8%.