Karbach Brewing Co. Hop Tongue IPA – American IPA at 7.5% ABV | 70 IBU (US$1.67 at Specs #4 North Houston, 355 ml, best before 24-Mar-2020, acquired 7-Mar-2020, reviewed 10-Mar-2020)
Appearance: clear medium gold with one finger of rocky pale ivory head, good retention, moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: caramel, resiny pine, earth, light citrus, hint of tropical fruit. (6/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, high bitter. (6/10) Palate: medium slightly oily body, moderate carbonation, slightly sticky building lingering bitter finish. (3/5)
Fairly old-fashioned A/IPA with heavy emphasis on malt, with pine following and a little citrus and fruit afterthought. (13/20)
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