Double Simcoe IPA
Poured from a 12 ounce bottle into a Chimay goblet. Appearance: Pours an opaque amber color with a 1 finger cream colored head which dissipates quickly. Minimal lacing. Smell: Mixture of caramel and florals with just a hint of citrus and pine. Taste: Malt up front followed almost immediately by a hoppy lemon rind bitterness. There is a definite sweetness throughout which is contrasted by the intense bitterness. The aftertaste is a mixture of bitter citrus and pine. Very long lasting flavor. Mouthfeel: Medium-to-full-bodied with a decent amount of carbonation. Quite sticky. Drinkability: Great drinkability but only if you love hoppy bitterness. The bitterness is very high. Overall: An excellent IPA. I'm very happy that I picked this one up when buying a twelve pack of singles. I will be buying this one again.