Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA
A- A very clear copper orange color with a few streams of carbonation. The head is craggy and white with some surprising retention and lacing. S- Very grassy and piney with a bit of cinnamon. I also noticed some herbal quality when I took note of what the neck label had to say. Pretty aromatic and reminds me of a well-backed west coast IPA. T- Very bitter hops at first, but it fades pretty quick to a sweet malt backing. There seem to be a whole bunch of hops in this, but it is surprisingly smooth. A huge amount of pine flavors though. Pretty tasty. M- Very clean, dry, and with a lasting bitterness that isn't overwhelming. Just what I look for in a west coast IPA. D- Tastes amazingly fresh. Very tasty and drinkable. I can't believe how cheap this beer is when you factor in shipping across the U.S., the quality of flavor, the amount of hops, and the alcohol by volume. I hate to say it, but this is moving dangerously close to replacing their regular pale ale in my fridge.