The dark copper beer has a sticky, sticky head that leaves lacing like a nut. The aroma is hit-you-over-the-head hops. I guess that's not out of the blue - this is "extrovert" after all. I can't express how much I'm looking forward to this one, and I don't have to wait any longer.First sip is really kind of spectacular. It's hoppy, but it's not overloaded to the point of a mouth full of hop bitterness. Instead, it has the floral and citrus (mostly floral) hops and the malt just kind of tossing a blanket over it before it manages to get the bitter spike. Will a swig be as good?
Tip-in is burning carbonation over floral hops that are positively simmering while waiting to pounce on my taste buds. The middle pounces with citrus hops and a very unexpected malt bread. The finish does bring a bit of bitterness - the malt can't cover it all up, it turns out. Instead, there is a bite of bitterness that trails in a floral swirl.
Bottom Line: Pretty damn good. Could have been a little better.
4.0/5
