Double IPA (Brewmaster Series)
22 oz bomber poured into a tulip glass A - Hazy golden orange color with a frothy head which leaves lacing all over the place, but still retains a nice film over the beer while drinking. S - Citrus, pine, resin, hops, fruit...overall very clean and inviting. T - Oily citric hops and pine slice through immediately, instantly announcing their presence. A sweet malt base provides some added character without throwing off the hops too much or becoming heavy handed. There's a little warmth towards the end but the hops still shine bright with bitterness and fruit. M - Smooth - and i mean seriously smooth, especially for a DIPA, making it even more pleasant. D - This is surprisingly drinkable for a DIPA, and the 8.6% is barely noticeable, making this almost a little dangerous if you aren't paying attention. A surprisingly nice brew from Long Trail here, and for the price it's even harder to beat. While half the other bottles in the store are upwards of $10-15, this guy is just begging to be brought home.