LongShot Double IPA
Presentation: 12 oz bottle into a Sam Adams Boston Lager Pint Glass. "Purchase before Sep 2009" is notched on the side of the label. A- Slightly hazy copper/amber. Pours with 2+ fingers of light tan head, which fades slowly to a thin cap. Leaves tons of thick, sticky lacing as consumed. S- Delicious pine hoppiness, and also some grapefruit and grassiness. As the head settles, some malty-sweet notes start sneaking through. Very good.. T- Lots of resinous pine, and a bit of grassiness, which gives a formidable hop pop, and has a fantastic bitter finish. Rich malt backbone provides a counter punch of sweetness and balance to the bitterness. Alcohol notes are mixed in subtly. M- Moderate carbonation. Quite full feeling. Wonderfully creamy and smooth. Absolutely stellar. D- Outstanding. Future outlook: Wow...waaay better than I ever expected...this is easily my new all time favorite SA brew...too bad it's not a regular....absolutely loved it. Big props to the winner who brewed this (Mike McDole).