Updated Review – Dec 2007
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Thanks go out to Vancer. STILL working my way through his delivery from the Old Farts/CEO BIF. New label on the bottle compared to the BA db picture.
Much the same as my original review except the fact i did not find this quite as drinkable.
Original Review – May 2006
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Firstly thanks go out to Travis (BA BigLove) for the bottle with no label.
Classic, hazed orange IPA body with a spectacular head and some very nice lacing. Appearance smacks of quality.
Plenty of citrus pine hops in the nose.
Balance is the key word here. Lots of IPA pine hop character, but the solid pale malts make those hops underwhelming. I bet that I like this much more than many American BA’s who have been bombarded with hop bomb after hop bomb in this category.
Very English in its character with an understated hop presence and a super biscuit malt balance. Taste is reserved, which will not suit some, but for me it is refreshing, light and a great change in pace. Perfect balance in the finish too, with sweet and dry competing in a delicate dance.
Drinkability is off the charts. Very, very subtle and has quality written all over it.