ScubaSteve's IPA
by admin on May.12, 2008, under ale, american india pale ale, beer, india pale ale, pale ale
Background: Brewed by HomeBrewTalk member ScubaSteve, received as part of the 08/08/08 RIS swap.
Appearance: Pour was a bit absent-minded, so I'm not sure if the lack of head is my fault or the beer's. Nice coppery color, a ring of white bubbles around the edge of the glass.
Nose: Grapefruity hop aroma, honeyed caramel underneath.
Taste: Piny and citrusy hops predominate, with a decent dose of bitterness underneath. Very much a candied fruit impression, with some darker dried fruit showing up along with the caramel from the nose. Some biscuity malt starts to come through near the finish.
Mouthfeel: Good carbonation, medium-light body, some warming alcohol presence.
Overall: Decent enough, but I think it might be slightly oxidised.
