Double IPA
Mercury Brewing Company
Ipswich, Massachusetts
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| Yes, those are cupcakes zipping around him |
1pint 6oz bottle
9% abv
Complements of: The Super Fine Wine & Liquor store in
Canton, Michigan
Appearance: fairly dense; on the amber side; slightly
tarnished copper body with a thin bone white head that leaves no lacing behind;
I got a little better head when I poured the last third of the bottle into the
glass – and there is nothing better than getting a little better head.
Aroma: sweet malty grains blend right into the citrusy hops;
orange blossom, grapefruit, light pine
Flavors: really follows the nose; sweet malty grains on the
tip of the tongue – reminding me of dark caramel; followed by the citrusy notes
of white grapefruit and orange peel; piney on the finish; the grapefruit and
alcohol display a nice peppery note – like a fine grind black pepper
Mouthfeel: hint of malty sweetness on the delivery which is
soon washed away by the hops; firm bitterness on the mid; solid bitterness on
the finish with a piney prickly feel; tart lip smacking aftertaste from the
citrusy hops that are use; low-moderate carbonation;
To the Point: very appealing nose and the taste follows
suit; I did not think it was too sweet for a DIPA; when I checked this beer out
of beer advocate there were some reviewers saying it was too sweet for a DIPA
and they downgraded it for that point; probably the same people who said
Hopslam is world class and Hopslam is a lot sweeter than this
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