Thunderhead IPA

Appearance - 4.0

Intentionally vigorous pour results in a bulbous, frothy head that sticks well to the glass. The color is a slightly hazy copper gold.

Aroma - 2.0

Spicy hop aroma is underwhelming but pleasant, bits of sweet papaya compete with a citrusy undertone, complicating the profile in a not-entirely welcome way. I keep sniffing, expecting more, but it remains low, like bass without a subwoofer. Turned spring soil, without the grass.

Mouthfeel - 4.0

smooth at the start, bite of carbonation on the tip of the tounge. Hop bitternes lingers nicely at the back of the tongue.

Taste - 4.0

Light hop bitterness at the back of the tongue, lingers for a pleasant amount of time. Very small amount little malty sweetness needed to balance the lack of overpowering hops, which makes this more drinkable that the bigger IPAs.

Overall - 3.0

With the right mix of balance and pleasing bitter remnants, I’d qualify this as a pretty drinkable beer. I could pop back a few.