Alley Kat Brewing Co. Southern Star Dragon – American Double / Imperial IPA at 7.5% ABV | 75 IBU (C$4.36 at Collective, 473 ml, best before 6-Feb-2021, acquired 3-Sep-2020, reviewed 18-Sep-2020)
Appearance: clear deep gold with two fat fingers of rocky pale ivory head, excellent retention and moderate chunky lacing. (5/5) Aroma: grass, citrus, pilsner malt, light pine. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (6/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry slightly sticky lingering building bitter finish. (4/5)
A fairly middle-of-the-road Dragon. I’ve not had Southern Star hops much, but I’ve yet to be impressed by them. I’m certainly not getting the big berry and citrus notes the brewer notes suggest, and really this just ends up smelling and tasting like a beefy Pils. (14/20)
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