11% ABV
100 IBUs
"...intense citrus and floral hop aroma balanced by a velvety malt body which has been augmented with lactose milk sugar." 22 oz. bomber, sent by lurchingbeast, poured into a New Belgium globe. I am positive about its freshness given that it's a June release. Thanks Frank!
Falls in a hay golden stream and looks a beautiful hue of orange in the glass. A magnificent alabaster head with creamy texture. Good lacing and retention. Aroma is fruity, floral, and slightly leafy green too - but dominantly floral. Enough sweetness to tell that this will be a sweeter beer, and a hint of spicy (onion-garlic) hops.
As expected from the aroma, very sweet tasting but in a lush and fruity manner, rather than cloyingly so. Still, a harsher and more biting taste profile wouldn't have hurt! Although there's enough bitterness, the sweetness is definitely up there with barleywines. Body, carbonation, finish... everything is medium. You could call it balanced but I would like a crisper and drier beer with the sweetness dialed a few notches down. Otherwise, the hop profile is very delicious.
Scores: Looks 4.5/5, Aroma 4/5, Taste 3.5/5, Mouthfeel 4/5, Overall 4/5
Edit: Good as it is, it's hard to justify the almost $12/bomber price (inclusive of tax)
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