Hop 15
Had this on 2011-02-03 in Redondo Beach, CA. A - hazy orange- gold with suspended yeast and a short off-white head that fades quickly. S - Pineapple, mango, mild hop bud. T - Pineapple, sweet, grassy, pine, orange peel, lemon. Flavorful sweet pineapple and peel balance nicely with blooming hop bitterness that asserts itself more-and-more into the aftertaste. The alcohol is evident but very smooth. Dries out nicely too Well done. M - Medium body with light carbonation. Oily, prickly. D - Surprisingly refreshing for such a big beer. Thankfully the sweetness wasn't dominate to the hop bitterness. I'd look for this again.