First sip is strong, but not harsh. It's got the citrus and bread, but it also has spices and it is really crisp. I don't know what else is making this up, but I can say that the strong taste doesn't mean that it couldn't be sipped. The sipping of the beer is good and solid, and I don't know if gulping will help or hurt. Only one way to find out.
Tip-in is more malt than hops, with a gentle tingle of carbonation on the tongue. The middle lets the hops spread out a lot more, and they are not just limited to citrus - I taste some floral and pine hops in there as well, and they are pretty nicely balanced. The finish is a solid thunk of pine hops on top of a citrus pile. It's sharp and bitter, but the malt is doing an excellent job of restraining the bite.
Bottom Line: Someone knows how to make an IPA.
4.25/5