Hop Rising Double IPA
Bottle poured into a glass A: Rich, off-white head with good persistence and lacing. Amber in hue. S: Piney, floral hops up front with little supporting malt. T: Piney hops that blast the taste-buds which never recover. The malt is weak. As the beer warms and opens, the malt come through more for a better supporting balance. M: Rich, full and smooth carbonation on the tongue; the bitter lingers. Notes: With a double IPA, I should have expected the overbearing hops.