East Bay IPA

Quite surprised by the large hop aroma that jumps out of the bottle at me. Nice looking mid-orange body with a small head but it leaves some pretty decent lacing.

As it sits the aroma rather oddly fades a little. Nice clarity in the body and some very mild but persistent carbonation in the form of small bubbles rising gently.

Taste is very hoppy, but it is dry and bitter. Taste lacks balance, but to be honest this is much more typical of the aggressive American IPA’s. Long and lingering aftertaste hangs on for a long time.

Fairly aggressive in the hop department and a lack of malt balance, but if you are in the mood for some dry hops this wouldn’t disappoint.

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07/02/2006
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bottle
ABV: ? %
Appearance: 4
Taste: 4
Mouthfeel: 3
Smell: 3.5
Overall: 4
Total: 3.8
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