Masala Mama India Pale Ale
From Growler Special thanks to a co-worker & friend of mine that sent me 2 growlers from Minneapolis. I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to enjoy this excellent beer. I poured my first serving into a traditional pint glass and was greeted with thin head/slightly off white in color. This IPA is medium copper in color and somewhat cloudy. No visible carbonation. Aroma of fresh hops. Pine/grapefruit.... all the usual characteristics of a nice IPA. There was a very good amount of lacing left behind as the beer was consumed. As I drank this beer I realized that it looked/tasted and felt (mouth feel) like a cask conditioned beer. Very little carbonation and almost creamy mouth feel. I think there is wonderful balance here. Not too sweet, focused on the fresh hops. Nice hop finish. I've seen some other reviews with comments that they believe its more like a DPA. I respectfully disagree and think the mouth feel, consistency and taste are really in the American IPA category. I believe this beer is very drinkable. It caused me to ask myself: Can an IPA be a session beer? If so, then I'm in and this would be the choice. Excellent Beer!