Rogue Ales 7 Hop IPA American Double / Imperial IPA at 7.77% ABV (C$7.21 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, no bottle date or best before)
Appearance: clear deep gold with one finger of ivory head diminishing gradually to a thin ring, no lacing. (3/5) Aroma: pine, caramel malt, tropical fruit, light citrus. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderately strong bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, lingering bitter finish. (4/5)
Little disappointing. Aw, who’m I kidding: it’s Rogue, it’s not like I’m surprised or anything. The kitchen sink of hops is a bit muddled and doesn’t come through cleanly over the caramel malt. OK, not great. (14/20)
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