Alley Kat Brewing Co. Amarillo Dragon American Double / Imperial IPA at 7.5% ABV | 75+ IBU (C$7.99 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 8-Nov-2016, reviewed 9-Nov-2016)
Appearance: clear deep gold with two fingers of fluffy off-white head diminishing gradually to a thin skim, moderate lacing. (3/5) Aroma: pithy grapefruit, floral, caramel malt. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, high bitter. (7/10) Medium slightly oily body, moderate carbonation, off dry warming and lingering bitter finish. (4/5)
Yes, Alley Kat, we get it – “Amarillo” is not only a type of hop, but also Spanish for “yellow,” which ties well into the whole colour dragon series. It would be almost amusing, were it not for the fact that the brewer is desperate enough for new colour ideas to offer beer in recompense. Just let it die, already. Pretty good beer, though. (14/20)
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