Rogue Ales Cold Brew IPA American IPA at 7.5% ABV (C$9.99 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 23-May-2016, reviewed 25-May-2016)
Appearance: clear chestnut-tinted amber-brown with one fat finger of fluffy light beige head diminishing gradually to a thick cap, moderate lacing. (3/5) Aroma: coffee, citrus, earthy, light tropical fruit. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate astringent bitter. (7/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry moderate bitter and coffee finish. (3/5)
I was initially a little unimpressed by this: the coffee started out somewhat weak, and the nose was dominated by an almost vegetal earthiness. However, as it warmed, the coffee really moved to the forefront, with a citrus hop presence not far behind. I’m still not completely sold on coffee IPAs, but this is probably the best interpretation of that particular style I’ve encountered so far. (13/20)
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