Nickel Brook Brewing Co. Metalhead Double IPA – American Double / Imperial IPA at 9% ABV | 85 IBU (C$4.63 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 27-Oct-2020, acquired 9-Dec-2020, reviewed 22-Dec-2020)
Appearance: clear pale gold with two fat fingers of rocky white head, good retention and heavy soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: citrus, tropical fruit, berries, bready malt, light pine. (7/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, high bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, building bitter mildly warming finish. (4/5)
Brewer notes say this is hopped with Citra, Simcoe and Ekuanot. It’s got a decent balance of hoppy notes reminiscent of the old school of bombastic DIPAs, except with a bit less pine and paler malt. Solid, and drinks less aggressive than the ABV would suggest. (15/20)
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