Gymrat's New World IPA
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:38 pm
It's taking me some time to review the beers I've gotten (thanks to all) and here's another one from gymrat.
All Columbus hops? Yep, you heard right! As with the Kitchen Sink, it poured with lots of creamy head but is not over carbed (how does he do that?). The pic doesn't show it but it's crystal clear!
Aroma: I didn't get as much aroma as I expected at first but as it warmed up, I did get some slight sweet caramel notes and citrus.
Taste: A very even taste, meaning, it tastes the same from beginning to end which is not a bad thing, just that I normally notice more bite at the end of most IPA's. This has a mild, bitter bite all the way thru (thank you Columbus) but the malt carries it very well.
It's 7.2% and while there is no heat, I can tell it's a higher ABV beer. It's crisp and enjoyable and my only critique is that I enjoy it much more warmer (but that's my taste) and I don't get much flavor when it's very chilled. The hops shine when it warms a bit.
Keep up the great work Roger!
All Columbus hops? Yep, you heard right! As with the Kitchen Sink, it poured with lots of creamy head but is not over carbed (how does he do that?). The pic doesn't show it but it's crystal clear!
Aroma: I didn't get as much aroma as I expected at first but as it warmed up, I did get some slight sweet caramel notes and citrus.
Taste: A very even taste, meaning, it tastes the same from beginning to end which is not a bad thing, just that I normally notice more bite at the end of most IPA's. This has a mild, bitter bite all the way thru (thank you Columbus) but the malt carries it very well.
It's 7.2% and while there is no heat, I can tell it's a higher ABV beer. It's crisp and enjoyable and my only critique is that I enjoy it much more warmer (but that's my taste) and I don't get much flavor when it's very chilled. The hops shine when it warms a bit.
Keep up the great work Roger!