American IPA
On tap at JoBoy's on 1/15/11. A - Clear amber/orange color with a slight haze and a finger's worth of frothy off-white foam that retained well and deposited sticky, bubbly lace around the glass. S - Pleasant Cascade hop nose with citrus notes and a hint of herbal attributes. As the liquid warmed up a bit, a slight buttery character emerged. Malt is sweet and caramely. T - Opens with a crisp citrus hop bite then segues into a sweet malt aspect mixed with some buttery diacetyl. Finishes with moderate lingering floral hop bitterness. M - Solid medium body with a syrupy texture and some oily slickness. Finish is slightly dry with a moderate bitterness that lingers for just a bit on the palate. D - Good IPA overall. A little buttery but hoppy enough that it was still enjoyable. Not too malty, either.