Trillium Brewing Company Congress Street American IPA at 7.2% ABV (US$4.30, Trade from Bayman 4048 – thanks Norm!, 473 ml, bottle date 4-Aug-2016, acquired 12-Aug-2016, reviewed 14-Aug-2016)
Appearance: opaque pale amber with one fat finger of creamy ivory head, good retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: resiny and slightly dank pine, juicy oranges, pineapple, stone fruit, biscuity pale malt. (10/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (9/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry slightly sticky and mildly warming finish. (4/5)
At ten days old, this is the oldest of the four Boston IPA’s that Norm gave me. No, that’s not a typo, and yes, I’m in heaven. Big piney/citrusy/pineappley notes from the Australian Galaxy hops, hints of stone fruit and floral, and just enough biscuity pale malt to support things, with a lovely mouth feel, and just the right amount of gentle warming in the finish. Very well-balanced and just a lovely beer all-round. Huge thanks to Norm for this gem! (18/20)
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