Jockamo IPA
Poured from a 12 oz bottle into nonic pint glass. A - Slightly hazy orange/amber with 2 finger light tan head. Falls to a thick cap after a few minutes with some moderate lacing. S - Intense citrus aroma with earthy suggestions. T - A sharp bitterness hits almost immediately, with a very tea-like flavor, with hints of herbs like lavender and rosemary. Late palate the beer gets a little sour and lends a citrus, predominantly lemon flavor, before a long earthy and bitter finish. M - Moderate carbonation, medium bodied. Much needed with the high bitterness. D - Easier drinking than some IPAs, but there's quite a bit of bitterness. The malt profile is thin overall as well, and though there is an impressive hop flavor, it isn't adequately balanced. This is a problem I have with a lot of IPAs and general anyway.