Notes from 2/04/2009. I've shied away from this beer in the past. Just another ipa, every brewery has one, there's 18 other taps in this joint I haven't tried, the assistant brewer is like 15, etc. etc. :P So... growler fill from Whole Foods. Poured into my Ommegang Anniversary glass since I don't have enough Sixpoint bumper stickers to make my own chalice. Cloudy, muddled, orange/brown body. Big gurgle on the pour thanks to my unsteady hand; krausen-like head. From the nose, I'm anticipating something juicy. Intense enough to be confused for a DIPA in most instances. Grapefruit juice, tangerines, the oils from the skins of both of those, along with a noticeable spiciness partially imparted by the yeast, but also by something floral that I can't really pinpoint. Dry malt in the background is a faint distraction. More rindy then juicy like I anticipated. An absorbent bready beginning, white meat watermelon sweetness upfront, followed by an astringent, puckering bitterness, dusty wheat(is there wheat in here?), salt, & what seems like muted cayenne of all things. Carbonation is mid range, but sizzles enough to cut the body some. Wheaty at times, & thicker then average. Couldn't quite finish the growler in one shot. Still had a jug of rye to attack. Probably couldn't/wouldn't anyway.

Notes from 2/06/2009. Growler from Whole Foods. A generous inch of insulation foam head even after a barely cracking a taste of it & putting the jug back till now(nearly a week later). Dirty brown runoff color; scummy lacing. Smell is bready, a little peppery. Tangy acidic hops make out the rest. A little ho-hum. A little ruff on the tongue. Foam in every sip, awesome. Strong carbonation. A quick hit of sweetness, but dominate tanginess goes blow for blow with lots of bready notes right through. Grapefruit rind closes this one out along a little bread crust. Not super complex, but with the almost inaudible alcohol, it's scary.

notes from 2/13/09 Growler via New Beer from an aged keg. It tasted like it. Muddy, muddled, murky, runoff pour into my everyday chalice. A decent buildup of wicker-colored head. Soda-like lace. Smell is slightly charred brown bread, cocoa powder, & a light coffee tone. Muted hop presence in the background. Taste shows an initial stab of earthy sweetness, with burnt nuts & baker's chocolate. Middle ground consists of mud, green wood, & a light chase of alcohol. Some oxidation characteristics are present on the finish. Slight ashiness in the feel. It softens up the delivery. Level carbonation. Had it at BT during its release last year. Either though age, or recipe tweaking(or just spotty handling), the intensely pure coffee flavors that I wrote down in my notes, just weren't there this time. I look forward to a fresher sample.

Can 0,355ltr: Slightly hazy yellow coloured brew with an dry bitter taste, hints of citrus and caramel.

Can 0,355ltr: Clear golden colored brew with an pretty dry bitter taste, hints of citrus, caramel, pine and ofcourse resin.

Can 0,355ltr: Slightly hazy orange coloured brew with and dry bitter taste, hints of citrus and caramel.

Can 0m355ltr: Slightly hazy golden colored brew with an mostly dry bitter taste with some sweet fruitiness, hints of citrus, mango and some caramel.

Dark orange with a small white head. Sweetish, tart and tangy with honey and citrus notes. Medium length finish. Moderately full bodied.