Lupulin Maximus Imperial IPA
The label reads: '' When you take you first whiff of this hop monster, we hope your reaction is "wow!" or "holy cow" or at least a silent sinister smile because you know you are holding a wicked indulgence. Only 156 gallons produced, no short cuts were taken during the process. This libation is crafted with 16 pounds of the most obnoxious hops on the planet, yet surprisingly balanced and drinkable. '' Well, let's find out... A - Amazing action in the pour. The head is a light-light tan and is frothy and looks to be perfectly sticky. The body is a hard orange color tampering with a hazy copper hue. It's looking me in the "eyePA" and begging to be tasted. S - Scent is soft and subtle. It has the soapy aroma of which I would normally associate with a wheat brew. There are hints of apricot but not an overwhelming hop aroma. T - What?... Wow! Not what I had anticipated. It has a very unique hop taste. The flavor seems to cross English hops and Belgian malts but finishes with an array of flavors. I pick up citrus, clove, licorice, and even a smokey finish. M - The flavor is felt on my roof while the brew flows effortlessly through the rest of my mouth taking stops along the way to tantalize and offer textures varying from soft and light to coarse and grainy. ~ This 1 pint 6 oz bottle is not going to be enough. I'm going to have to get some more. Thanks to Dan's Liquor in Plover, WI I can get some more. Anyone that likes a full flavored, complex feeling, fantastic beer should definitely find this brew while there are still some available. At 9.0% ABV you won't need more than 1 or 2 to fancy a great 'head'. My thanks to O'so Brewing Company for putting this one on the shelf. Nice work!