= Brewpub89 Brutal IPA, Rogue Ales (OR). 6.2% ABV (2/11)
Lightly hazy copper color. Rich pine, peach-pineapple marmalade and grapefruit soufflé aromas and flavors with a supple, dryish medium-to-full body and a nut skin, okra and grassy, minty hop finish. Smooth and stylish.
89 Dragonfly IPA, Upland Brewing (IN). 6.5% ABV (2/11)
Brilliant amber color. Aromas of toasted nuts, grilled pineapple and lemon aromas with supple, frothy dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and an astringent citrus custard, melba toast and peppered broccoli rabe-accented finish.
89 Apocalypse IPA, 10 Barrel Brewing (OR). 6.5% ABV (2/11)
Copper color. Aromas of honeyed dried fruits, citrus and mild stewed veggies with a round, supple dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and robust savory finish. A very nice food beer; try with chicken curry salad.
89 Stegmaier India Pale Ale, The Lion Brewery (PA). 6.8% ABV (3/11)
Deep amber color. Fruity aromas of pineapple husk, peach jam, caramel nut fudge and grapefruit granita with a frothy, soft fruity-yet-dry medium-full body and a bright grilled pear salad, lemon-polished wood and citrus yogurt finish with floral pine blossom-like hops. Very nice.
88 Pike IPA, Pike Brewing Co. (WA). 6.3% ABV (3/10)
Brilliant amber color. Sour candied lemon and orange peel, yeasty sourdough and light pine sap aromas follow through on a bright, tangy entry to a dryish medium body with good depth and firm hop astringency. Finishes with a long, grilled grapefruit, arugula and tangerine butter on rye toast fade. A very spicy, assertive IPA.
88 Sisters of the Moon IPA, Mother Earth Brewing (NC). 7% ABV (3/11)
Bright light golden amber color. Aromas of grapefruit, lemon yogurt, pound cake and pinecone with a crisp, round, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tangy, honeyed peach, succotash and peppery, piney hop finish.
87 Brutal Bitter, Rogue Ales (OR). 6% ABV (2/09)
Hazy oranges amber color. Honeyed cream pastry, brown sugar caramelized carrot and praline aromas follow through on a supple entry to a savory and dry medium-to-full body with even dried citrus, roasted nut and mossy hop notes on the dense astringency hop finish.
87 IPA, Wild Range (CA). 6.3% ABV (2/11)
Deep amber color. Aromas of honeyed nougat, nut toast and baked citrus with a soft, silky dryish medium body and a root vegetable chip, kale and lemon pepper hop finish.
87 Ice Pick Ale, Silverton Brewery (CO). 6.8% ABV (2/11)
Bright light copper color. Attractive aromas of toasty bread pudding, mocha crème brûlée and citrus with a crisp, supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a polite okra, mineral and grass-accented finish.
87 Scottish Joker IPA, Williams Bros. Brewing Co. (Scotland). 5% ABV (3/11)
Old gold color with a minute patina of haze. Oily roasted whole nut and rutabaga and lemon curd aromas with a soft, creamy dryish medium body and nutshell, polished wood and grilled root vegetable and kale finish. A savory food beer that will shine with hearty curries.
86 Class Five IPA, Thomas Creek Brewery (SC). 5.5% ABV (3/10)
Deep amber color. Aromas of dark raisin toast, citrus custard and praline follow through on a round, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with very good intensity. Finishes with a long, grilled/charred grapefruit and white chocolate nut fudge fade. A brash and bold IPA for hopheads.
