Friday, July 4, 2008

North Coast Acme IPA: 24

Taste: 9 Finish: 9 Visual: 3 Aroma: 3
Total: 24

Another award winner from North Coast with this IPA pulling in multiple silver medals over the years in the World Beer Championships.

The color is an odd amber and the brew is cloudy. The head is full and creamy. It has a general malt aroma.

Wow, it has a great flavor. There is definitely some nice sweetness from the malt. Some floral undertones. A smidge of honey. And then bold hops pour through. Not overpowering but strong and thick. It finishes pretty well leaving a nice bitterness on the tongue without crushing it. A bit of the alcohol peeks through (6.5%). It's a perfect package of flavor and finish. Excellent.

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