Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams) Rebel Rouser Double IPA American Double / Imperial IPA at 8.4% ABV (US$1.99 at Publix Super Market at Lake Cay Commons, 355 ml, best before 1-Jul-2016, acquired 30-Apr-2016, reviewed 30-Apr-2016)
Appearance: clear pale to medium amber with two fingers of rocky ivory head (on an aggressive pour), good retention and spotty lacing. (3/5) Aroma: dank pine, pithy grapefruit, caramel malt, earth and floral. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, high bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium slightly oily body, moderate carbonation, lingering intense bitter finish. (4/5)
Y’know, I was going to say this is not bad for a fairly mass-market beer, but the fact is, I think I can drop the qualifier: this is flat-out not bad at all. It’s a bit on the malty side, but not malt-dominant the way some DIPA’s can be. Total hop bomb, with maybe a shade more malt than I’d like, but pretty well balanced overall. (15/20)
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