Big Cone
November 3, 2014
Big Cone
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
Buellton, CA
Style: Black IPA
ABV: 6.5%
Sure, you could shove pine needles up your nose, but drinking this is a much more pleasurable experience. The color of a fine cola with a thick, dense near-tan head there is a healthy dose of resin popping up from this ale. But, wait! There’s more. Diving deeper, subtle tropical fruit aromas appear and then wash over the tastebuds. It’s a yin and yang effect, with two competing hop flavors eventually playing in harmony over a solid chocolate malt base.
John Holl
John Holl is the editor of All About Beer Magazine and author of “The American Craft Beer Cookbook.” He lives in Jersey City, NJ. Contact him via Twitter @John_Holl or email
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