HopFish IPA
I remember being excited when Flying Fish released this beer a while back, but it has only recently made it to my fridge. A: Light amber to orange color. Starts out with a full, almost creamy head, then dissolves to leave a nice Belgian lace up the pint. S: Gives off a piney/citrusy hop aroma. T: Expecting more of a hop kick, surprised to find more earthy or nutty flavors. Lots of tea-like flavorings. Finishes with a decent hop bitterness. Seemed to lack the sweet malt balance common in most IPAs. M: Light mouthcoating feel that goes down very smooth. D: Fairly drinkable but found myself getting tired of the nutty undertones. Overall, I was disappointed after finally trying this one. Lack of full, robust hop flavoring common in IPA's left me wanting. I may try it again on tap somewhere, if only to support the local economy.