Crew AleWerkstatt CREW Republic 7:45 Escalation Imperial/Double IPA at 8.3% ABV (Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 330ml, best before 29-Apr-2015)
Pours hazy pale amber with some particulate, two fingers of medium dense off-white head diminishing gradually to a thick cap, moderate lacing. (3/5) Nose is citrus, caramel malt, pineapple and other tropical fruit, some floral or perfume notes. (7/10) Taste is moderate malty sweet, strong bitter. (6/10) Medium body, moderate to low sustained carbonation, bitter finish. (4/5)
Wow – an American DIPA from Germany, of all places? Not my favourite style of DIPA, true – it’s a bit more malt forward than I prefer, and there’s quite a bit of particulate (which is of course a common enough occurrence with this particular style). But, all things considered, it’s a decent enough interpretation. (12/20)
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