Hoptimus Prime
Hazy, rustic honey/caramel body with sparse carbonation rising to tight, seamed latte-colored head that's bready and bountiful but dissipates in relatively short order with solid lacing. Soapy, floral hops with big Ruby Red grapefruit/citrus veneer. Carbonation helps rapid diffusion of aroma. Stewy malt backbone is the tie that binds. Alcohol burn is minimal. Hops get more piney on the palate when meshed with carbonation and austere, woody malt. This has a Belgian IPA flavor to it with the mild spice (coriander?) notes. Not the hop bomb I expected but this is very complex and enjoyable. Mouthfeel is extremely dry from Belgian-esque yeast electricity and piney hoppiness. Finish is tight and slightly sour. Very complex. This is much more of a sipper than the style would indicate. However it's extremely enjoyable. Well-crafted, complex concoction.