Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA
Moderate head that is slow to die; leaves a cratered surface as it recedes. Good lace. Clear, golden-amber color Earthy, moldy, and very bitter are the first words that come to mind when I smell this beer. It's not particularly attractive and it's hard to describe. On the surface, it smells like a particularly strong yeast with a hot spiced hop. It's like nothing I've brought to my nose before. Very harsh taste that cannot be complete attributed to the ample hop. It's almost as if there were some sort of hot sauce (tabasco-like) added to the beer, even though there is no "heat" per se on the tongue. Very astringent. Short aftertaste. I cannot detect the alcohol nor can I sense the yeast flavor. Moderate body and slightly spritzy carbonation. This is completely unusual to me, but not necessary in a good way. Worth seeking out if only to try something new.