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Heal The Bay IPA

Judges Rating: 
88
Aroma: 
20 / 24
Appearance: 
6 / 6
Flavor: 
33 / 40
Mouthfeel: 
10 / 10
Overall Impression: 
19 / 20

From the start, agressiveness is the impression of this beer. With a hefty dose of Citra, Centennial, and some New Zealand hop varieties, the hop character highlights very prominent citrusy, peach, and grapefruit aromas and flavors throughout. The malt character is very light and lends little support, letting the abundance of hops to shine through. As in the aroma and flavor, the bitterness is similarly aggressive, in part from the low malt character, which leaves the moderately strong bitterness lingering long into the finish. This is quite an aggressive West Coast IPA that should satisfy the hoppiest of hop heads, though it may turn off those that prefer more hop/malt balance in an IPA.