Modus Hoperandi

Appearance - 4.0

Pours about a 1/2 inch of white head that recedes fairly quickly, but leaves nice lacing. It has an orange-ish copper hue and is clear with visible carbonation bubbles.

Aroma - 3.5

A pleasant citrus aroma with caramel lurking in the background.

Mouthfeel - 4.0

Light-medium in body with good carbonation.

Taste - 4.0

The caramel malts present themselves first before giving way to a bit of citrus from the hops. The citrus in turn caves in to some piny hops leaving a nice bitterness to the finish. Even though the citrus is more apparent in the aroma, the pine comes through more in the taste. A very clean drinking beer.

Overall - 4.0

This is a great IPA for a flagship beer. Plenty of flavor and bitterness present. I look forward to trying other beers from Ska.