Tröegs Perpetual IPA
A bomber from the brewery. In a tumbler. A: The IPA has a lighter, golden straw color that accentuates its clarity. A sharp looking pale ale. A large head comes out of the first two pours, over three fingers on the first and 2 on the second. Ample lacing followed both pours. S: Tropical fruits run rampant, sweet and strong. Mangoes, pineapples, and oranges come along with the requisite grapefruit. The whole package sings of sweetness with a lurking underbelly of bitterness. T: A delicious first sip, bitter with an expanding fruitiness. Orange rind and grapefruit come together, a combination that is very intense. More tropical flavors follow, with mangoes and pineapples popping up to fill the void after the initial hop blast. The biscuitiness is a minor diversion midway through. Back to the hops, there is a bit of boozy strength but nothing to be alarmed about. The luscious flavors coat my palate, sweet fruits lingering. Good but I enjoyed the growler more. M: The mouthfeel lacks that special something that the fresh on-tap version offered. The hops, while sharp, aren't as bright. A welcome addition to the lineup; much better than the 'test' Scratch beers.