Gandhi-Bot Double IPA
Consumed 10/18/10 received in a trade from zoolzoo, thanks Kevin, been waiting to try this! EDITED 3/2/11 READ BELOW A: Poured into Sam Adams perfect pint. Cloudy bright yellow-orange with a thick, creamy, bright white head. It looks happy! S: I'm such a sucker for a fresh DIPA. Big bitter blast of grapefruit and pine resin up front. Grassy undertones with the noticeable nuttiness of some malt. Touch of tropical fruit at the very end, pleasant. T: Tastes like a DIPA should. Huge hops and resin up front nice creaminess from a malt backbone. Opens up a little bit as it grows closer to room temperature, letting the tropical notes peek out a bit more. Slight alcohol on the finish, but it's a good warmth. F: Medium body, just syrupy enough for a DIPA, doesn't let you forget it's a big beer. Prickle on the tongue, clean, bitter finish. D: Definitely an assault on the palate, but what 8.8% DIPA isn't? I could definitely drink one of these with a spicy meal and one afterwards. Edit: Original ratings- 4/4.5/4/4/4 Updated 3/2/11: I underrated this beer. I've had several DIPAs in the last few months, and have decided this is a tough style to produce with exceptional results. Gandhi Bot is exceptional. The nose is one you can't stop smelling, the hop bite is perfect, and the mix of pine, grapefruit, and tropical fruits is as good as any. I'd make this beer a regular part of my fridge every release if I lived in New England. This is an awesome offering from New England Brewing, something a trade friend showed me, and I'm glad. I'm a big advocate of cans, especially when local quality beer rests inside them like this. I still want some IST Kevin! You heard me!