Hoptimum Double IPA - Beer Camp #19
Sampled from a 24oz bottle purchased at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro, NC. A - Golden with good clarity and a small white head. S - Mostly piney and somewhat earthy hops. Not much of the citrus and floral I expected. T - Rich, piney hop oils with some citrus. There's a heat from the alcohol but it blends in pretty well. It's not especially bitter and has a good malt backbone with a touch of caramel. It's very bold at first but my taste buds adjusted pretty quickly. M - Oily but very light. It almost seems to evaporate before you swallow. D - A bit too much focus on the hop oils and alcohol for me to have too much of but interesting and very well made.