Alley Kat Brewing Co. Dragon Series Ekuanot Dragon – American Double / Imperial IPA at 7.5% ABV | 75+ IBU (C$4.36 at Collective, 473 ml, best before 16-Dec-2021, acquired 6-Aug-2021, reviewed 8-Aug-2021)
Appearance: clear deep gold with two fat fingers of rocky pale ivory head, good retention and moderate spotty lacing. (4/5) Aroma: green apple, citrus, pilsner malt, light pine. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry slightly sticky lingering building bitter finish. (3/5)
The only thing that particularly stands out is a green apple note, which I don’t particularly associate with Ekuanot hops, and don’t find particularly appropriate to the style. (Not necessarily bad, just not what I would choose.) Overall, not a lot to say about this – middle of the range for the series, middle of the range for the style. (14/20)
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