GFJ
Sun King Brewing
Story by:
Chris Guest
Fruit IPA
Seasonal
Indiana
United States
Judges Ratings 85
Aroma: 19 / 24
Flavor: 35 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 17 / 20
Description
In tribute to 1955’s Blackboard Jungle, which brought Rock & Roll to the masses, the Brewers at Sun King bring our passion for brewing to a glass near you. GFJ’s unique blend of hops provide a jungle of aroma and flavors – passionfruit, tangerine, apricot, grapefruit, and orange zest – with just the right amount of malt balance to create an IPA as revolutionary as Rock & Roll itself.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 7.50%
IBUs: 77
Served at: ()
Hops:
Malts:
Judges Review
By Mike Castagno
Judges Ratings 85
Aroma: 19 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 35 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 17 / 20 / 20
The initial aroma was a bit perfumy and off-putting but if you can get past that, there is a nice beer underneath. This particular example was a little oxidized so the caramel became apparent while the hops slid to the background. There was a touch of wet cardboard behind it all as well. The hops were generically citrus and floral — no specific varietal came to mind. In the flavor, a big punch of resin remained and carried throughout the palate into the finish. As it warms, it becomes somewhat herbal in nature. It’s a well-balanced beer, just get it fresh since the shelf-life on beers like this tend to be very short.
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