Mongo
Drank on-tap at Lord Hobo, Cambridge, MA Served in a stemmed glass Hazy, golden amber in appearance with a frothy, bubbly, off-white, sea foam head that deposited thick patches of lacing all down the glass. The aroma was pure hop juice. Exceptionally fruity, even for the style. Peaches and apricots were most noticeable. Tropical fruits including mango and pineapple also came through strong. Grapefruit was noticeable as well. The taste was much more crisp and bitter that the nose. Oily, resinous hops hit hard right away and never let up. Orange and grapefruit rind dominated the flavor profile. Lots of pine and pith as well. Slightly lemony. The hoppy finish was dry and aspirin-like with an intense bitterness that lingered on my palate for what seemed to be an eternity. The mouthfeel was slick, fluffy and creamy. Medium bodied for the style with a fine, moderate, tongue-blanketing effervescence. Drinkability was a mixed bag. Although the 8.5% ABV was incredibly well masked, the raw, hop bitterness was a bit overwhelming. If you prefer your double IPA's balanced, this may not be the beer for you.