7.8

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

On tap at Oakland CHoP.
Aroma is hop forward with lots of orange, tangerine,grapefruit and pine resin. Lighter passion fruit notes. Medium light cracker malt notes and light alcohol notes.
Pours a clear, brilliant, golden-orange with a medium sized, thick, pillowy, white head that recedes steadily to a small film that lingers.
Flavor is somewhat sweet with medium light cracker malt notes. Medium high to high bitterness and light alcohol notes. Fairly strong citrus hop notes with lots of orange, tangerine and grapefruit. Lighter passion fruit and dank, oily, pine resin notes.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Low astringency and low alcohol warmth.
Overall, a solid West Coast IPA with a ton of citrus flavor and aroma. Lighter dank notes and hints of tropical fruit. Balanced malt profile and bitterness. Alcohol well hidden.