Firestone Walker Brewing Company Double Jack (2016) American Double / Imperial IPA at 9.5% ABV | 85 IBU (C$12.99 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, bottle date 25-Aug-2016, acquired 11-Oct-2016, reviewed 12-Oct-2016)
Appearance: clear medium gold with two fingers of fluffy near-white head diminishing gradually to a thick cap, moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: tropical fruits, resiny pine, sharp citrus. (9/10) Taste: medium-high sweet and medium-high bitter. (9/10) Palate: medium-full slightly chewy body, lingering resiny bitterness. (4/5)
Another stellar example of a stellar beer. I actually drank the first half a pint faster than I should have, because I was thirsty, and it drinks so easy there was no warning to slow down – at least, not until the bitterness catches up. A shame, really, because this is a beer worth savouring. Last time I had this was a couple of years ago, which is too long – there’s really no excuse for me not re-evaluating this one at least annually, especially since they’re now available in AB. (18/20)
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