From notes taken in England in July 2007. Cheers Chris!
500 mL, splendid looking clear glass bottle.
Quite why this is listed as an American IPA I’m not sure, but I know that subject can get people all excited (What was the original IPA? Where does the modern IPA sit? What about Burton? What about DIPA’s? What about subtlety? etc. etc.) so I think I leave that alone here.
Pale orange pour, nice soapy head. Soapy notes in the nose and initial tastes. Apparently the hopping process uses the additional whack of Cascade in the later stages, and these come through a little strong for my liking, somewhat overwhelming the malt and the other (Goldings and Fuggles) hops. Maybe I’ve answered my own, initial question, and it’s the use of Cascade that puts this into an American IPA category.
Bitterness lingers in the finish, and at nearly 6% this beer is a little less traditional than some, similar efforts. A little thin I feel, and this tends to lead to a little lack of satisfaction.
I dunno, not completely sold or sure about this beer, I think I need to come back to it a few times. Lucky me!