Thunderhead IPA

$1.20 bought as a single from one of the Liquor Barn locations on my recent trip to Lexington.

Dark orange pour, slightly cloudy, small head and a little bit of sticky lacing. Mild citrus hops in the nose.

Mild grapefruit with a sugary, malt backbone that pulls it all into balance.

I like this beer mainly becasue it is typically “American IPA”, but it seems to have a West Coast feel that IS in balance. Unusual for some West Coast over hopped IPA’s. I suppose that in that respect this will disappoint some, but for me it incorporated all the good things about the American version of the style without the resin based mouth stripping hops that cn sometimes accompany the style.

Good job – not sure that “Bursting with Hops” is accurate, but a nice, mild IPA that is drinkable and tasty.

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11/11/2006
Format:
bottle
ABV: 6.7 %
Appearance: 3.5
Taste: 4
Mouthfeel: 4
Smell: 4
Overall: 4
Total: 3.98
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