Hercules Double IPA
Enjoyed at The Petrol Station in Houston, TX Poured into a pint glass A: pours an orangish brown with 1 finger of frothy white head that retains for a while. Nice lacing S: a nice blend of hoppiness, resin and pine, with fruit mixed in, mostly mango/citrus. You can smell the sweetness of the malt, well mixed bouquet. T: follows the nose, though the hops are stronger than expected, initially bitter and resiny, but the fruits and sweet malt follow at the end. very nice M: a mix of bitter and sweet lingers, the beer is very smooth, but a bit grainy, though it was clear, go figure. O: an enjoyable brew, one I have had many times in bottles and on tap and would seek out occasionally when on tap. Better on tap, would love to try it casked!