Freak of Nature

Unleashing this hop nectar from the bottle reveals a golden amber beer with great clarity and a large, fluffy, off-white head that hangs around until the last drop. The aroma leaves no doubt this is a double IPA; pine, burning rubber, lemon peel, and grapefruit dominate the nose with a hint of perfume. Hops continue through into the flavor with strong, grassy overtones accompanying citrus and pine. Bitterness is assertive and there is only a very light, slightly nutty, earthy malt character floating around in the distant background. The finish is very dry with a lightly tropical aftertaste and some alcohol warming. This is a double IPA distinctly in the west coast-style with tongue-coating hop bitterness and flavor. The dry finish and somewhat light body make this beer very drinkable despite the massive hop dose and above-average alcohol content. For serious hop heads only!