Great Lakes Commodore Perry IPA
Pours as clear as a magnifying glass. Half finger of foamy head. Glowing golden; scant but huge bubbles. The smell is oak and oily pine. Like Pine-Sol actually. A little smoky in the malt. Definitely woody. The taste -- like the smell -- is oily and woody. Tons of pine, but in a floor cleaner way rather than a hoppy way. Really a classic overhop; astringent and heavy, and teeming with apparent alcohol. The feel is oily and thick; it's a slow sipper to be sure. Overally, it's very heavy and loaded with a massive amount of hops. But unfortunately, there isn't a shred of malty balance.