Arbor Brewing Sacred Cow IPA
Poured from a 12 ounce bottle into a beer mug. Appearance: A cloudy, amber color, bordering on mahogany (but not quite dark enough for that). Golden hues in light. Thin, wispy head remains leaving some light lacing after the pour. No visible carbonation. Smell: Very sweet for an AIPA. Orange/apricot/peace aroma (can't tell) over some very floral hops. Subtle toffee background. Pretty complex, very intriguing. Taste: Very bitter when it hits the palate. The taste mutates into more floral and fruity characteristics, and finishes up with a very pleasing toffee malt character. A bit heavy on the hops in the aftertaste, but good! Mouthfeel: Tangy, a bite at first which remains for two or three seconds before giving way to a mellower, foamier character. This mellowness sticks around for quite some time, and even as the drink is finished, it is still smooth. Drinkability: Slightly above average. A beer I would get once or twice a month. Not bad, but not necessarily on the "must-have" list. A pretty good IPA. Not the best, but better than average!