Imperial Amber Ale
7.5% ABV
93ish IBUs
12 oz bottled within a month poured into a Surly pint glass. Poured oily looking and very clear dark copper-amber with a good head, retention and lacing. Smell was big on tropical fruit, especially pineapple, with some citrus undertones. The fruitiness was accentuated by sweet smelling malts but plenty of fresh mint like character was present to balance it in a nice way.
The fruity character of aroma was present in the taste as well: smoothly bitter blending well with the sweet malts, the puckering sensation was absent in this one. Sweet oranges and pineapple! Clean flavors of light fruit and a medium finish with lingering bitterness. As it warmed, a spicier character emerged that is not to the best of my liking. Warming to some degree, but very clean finishing with the right body and right amount of cleansing carbonation. Drinks like a killer!
Scores: Appearance 4.5/5; Aroma 4/5; Taste 4/5; Mouthfeel 4.5/5; Drinkability 4.5/5
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