Devil’s Lettuce

An inviting cornucopia of hops jumps out of the glass with profound complexity: freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, earthiness comprised of grassiness and onions, and a hint of cannabis. There is a background note of sweet biscuit malt but it plays second fiddle to the loaded hop profile. The beer is an attractive medium-blond color with good clarity. The small off-white head develops slowly but is tightly-knit, has a creamy texture, and is easily awakened with the swirl of the glass. The flavor follows the aroma with a balance that is decidedly hop-forward. The immense hop flavor brings forth the onion and cannabis from the aroma, almost bordering on musty. The hop bitterness seems to overwhelm the palate some, but is balanced well enough by the hop flavor to keep the beer enjoyable. The fermentation is extremely clean – the lager yeast allows the hops to take center stage and steer the drinker towards a lupulin overload. This is a must-try beer for the discerning hop head!