Rumble IPA
Serving glass: Poured from bottle into Nonic Imperial Pint. Appearance: Rich amber with nice off-white head and some lacing. Smell: Orange, caramel and vanilla. Fairly sweet. Strong at first, but then dissipates. Taste: Upfront is orange, caramel & toasted malts, and a trace of vanilla. Finishes with pine grapefruit, oak and a decent level of bitterness. The oak leaves a slightly unpleasant aftertaste. Feel: Moderate carbonation, medium body, fairly dry finish. Overall: While I prefer my IPAs without oak aging, there are nice flavors going on here, and it is nicely balanced. Docking it slightly for the aftertaste.