First sip is not the bitter pill that I expected with all those hops. Instead, it's a very nice mix of honey and molasses as a bed for some pine, grapefruit, nectarines, and a solid resin. It has a LOT going on, but it seems like it is well coordinated right off the bat.
Tip-in is orange and tangerine with a smooth and sweet honey base that has the prickling of mild carbonation and pine. The middle blossoms into a resin-highlighted grapefruit, orange, nectarine, and pear delight with that honey and molasses rushing underneath. The finish is very light at first, but then it hits solidly with the fruits and the resin is really springing into action.
Bottom Line: Strong and solid - this beer is too much for some, but just about right for me.
3.25/5