Tree House Brewing Company Hurricane American Double / Imperial IPA at 7.7% ABV (Gift – thanks, Norm!, 473 ml, packaged on 27-Aug-2019, acquired 1-Oct-2019, reviewed 2-Oct-2019)
Appearance: opaque pale amber with two fat fingers of rocky pale ivory head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: juicy citrus, caramel, tropical fruit, stone fruit. (9/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter, light tart. (9/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, medium duration lingering bitter finish. (4/5)
The brewer says it’s primarily dry hopped with Citra & Simcoe, which for me are coming through as citrus and tropical fruits, respectively. Unlike so often is the case, there’s no green onion or cattiness at all from the Simcoe, and it remains juice-like, mild, and pleasant throughout. If I have a complaint – and it’s really not much of one – it’s that the hop selection is resulting init being just a hair too agreeable. Personally, I’d like a little more edge, for emphasis. Still and all, a pretty darned great beer. (17/20)
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