Mike Duggan #09 IPA
Had this at the brewery a couple times, but the need for a 6 pack of something to bring to a UFC PayPerView party meant I wanted something smooth, easy to drink but still enough substance to quench my beer snob palate. Served at 50 Degrees. No date on bottle. A: Cool looking, small (275ml) minimalist design bottle, Poured into a stella tulip. Very deep copper-brown color. Huge head, which sticks to the glass like glue and lasts for the entire experience. S: biscuit malts upfront. Pine and nettle hops. quite sweet and inviting. T: Sweet malts upfront. A little honey and caramel center, then a good rush of hops peruses the sweetness down your throat. Sweetness does linger in the finish, but enough hop presence remains to balance things. M: Quite a solid brew. Medium to heavy bodied. Coats the palate well. D: Looking forward to sessioning this one whilst the gladiators of our time square off in the octagon.