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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GFJ
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.
Judges Review
Aroma:
19 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20