American IPA
7.2% ABV | 65 IBU

Pours a hazy amber, 1/2″ of head which slowly recedes to a sticky off-white lacing.
Smells a pungent mix of mostly grapefruit, slightly pineapple & barely pine hop. This is one of the most aromatic IPAs I’ve encountered.
Flavor is majorly floral & fruity. Lemon zest …grapefruit. Tons of hop oils fill the mouth, yet the result is not bitter or the least bit puckering. A little sugar briefly follows the hop onslaught, then gives way to a refreshing maltiness. Sweet biscuity backbone balances the beer perfectly. Aftertaste is light & more sweet than bitter. The 7+% alcohol is impeccably hidden.
Sugar is more noticeable towards the end of the pint, as the beer warms. Still predominantly hoppy, but that sugary kick in the middle really shines as I take my last few sips.
Fairly full-bodied for an ipa, perhaps the only hint at the beer’s real strength.
Delicious, but not very drinkable. One pint is plenty, though that’s a good thing here.

An amazing IPA. One of the best I’ve tried. Surprisingly balanced. Not overly malty, though. Centennial manages to quell the bitter astringent aftertaste typically found in big American IPAs without sacrificing the pungent flavor of the Centennial hop oils. Founder’s seems to consistently impress me, and they’ve lived up to my expectations with this beer.

9.5/10