Heady Topper
16oz can poured into a snifter A hazy orange body with a slightly off-white cap. Head rose about a finger and faded rather quickly. Some minor lacing and a thin layer of foam left behind. Bold tropical fruit nose. Papaya, pineapple, mango and white grapefruit leap out of the glass and attack the nostrils. Oily, resiny hops. A light pale malt backdrop does not detract from all these fantastic hops. The flavor profile really follows the nose. Huge tropical fruit blend. Sweet papaya, pineapple and mango up front while bitter white grapefruit and pine resin carry through to the finish. The finish is highly bitter and builds with every sip. A medium body, smooth and luscious. The hops keep coming in waves and beats down on your palate. The body has a bit more heft than some of the elite. This is a damn fine DIPA that is scary drinkable. The 8% is unnoticeable. This beer delivers on all accounts.