Hoppus Maximus
Label states that it is 43 IBU's and 5% ABV. Pretty proud of all the awards it's won and it says so on the bottle. Appearance: Pours a muddy orange fading to clear amber edges with a tight ivory, bubbling cap. Cool little hop floaties in it...me likey... Smell: Sweet carmel malts with just a hint of orange zest in the background. Taste: A rush of carmel sweetness then a spike of floral hop bitterness that quickly fades to a sweeter, subdued finish. I know it's supposed to be "hoppus" but the malt really dominates. It's an enjoyable beer but kind of misleading by the title of it. Mouthfeel: Medium to thin bodied and prickly due to the carbonation. A tight finish on the palate. Drinkability: Pretty good due to the lower ABV and relatively light body. Overall, well done but nothing that will stop you in your tracks. Too many other good ones out there to make this a regular. [ serving type: bottle ]