Scratch #12 2008
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Brewery: Troegs Brewing
Alcohol By Volume: 6.50%
Beer Style: American IPA
Availability: Limited
Average of 1 rating: 4.0 stars.
Description:
In our never-ending pursuit of answering the burning question of what’s new, we present Scratch #12-2008, an IPA.
The IPA is a fickle beast; too much malt and you veer into a high-octane hopbomb, while too little hops can question a beer’s virility. In these chaotic days of shrinking hop harvests, balance is key to a proper IPA. Scratch #12-2008 delivers an intense pine nose married with a subtle wildflower aroma. The Thames Valley yeast adds an earthy nod to traditional English IPAs, while the American hops provide a bold contrasting bitterness.
Breath deep, relax, enjoy.
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Appearance - 5.0
From a growler it pours a generous 2 fingers worth of head that leaves a lot of lacing. The head's retention is very good. The beer itself is a hazy golden color. A very promising looking IPA.
Aroma - 4.0
The aroma is dominated by earthy hops, with a good mix of citrus and sweet malts.
Mouthfeel - 4.0
A medium bodied beer with a smooth, oily feel to it.
Taste - 4.5
After just being poured the taste begins with some malts, followed by some flowery hops. As the beer warms the citrus hops become more apparent in the flavor. Has a nice bitter finish. The hops flavor is vastly different from the piney taste of the nugget nectar, but still very good.
Overall - 4.0
A nice complex IPA. I've been waiting for an acutal IPA from Troegs, and I am not let down at all. I'll probably have to get another growler, or maybe try it bottled.
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