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When you get three hopheads together to collaborate on a beer, it’s only natural to expect some hopped up liquid incarnation of their lupulin lust to spring forth from such a session. Maybe it seems passé to some—three masters of hoppy beer once again exploring the familiar territory of the India pale ale. After all, who needs yet another IPA, double or otherwise, right? It’s all been done. To those who feel this way, this trio’s reply is: “So what?” In birthing a double IPA made bitter and fruity care of a mélange of new and experimental hops (Azacca, Belma, and yet-to-be-named varieties from Washington’s Yakima Valley), they aren’t staying in a comfort zone—they’re hitting a sweet spot in the name of all that is good, delicious, hoppy and forward-thinking to create an IPA that’s both like and unlike anything they, or you, have ever tasted. Rife with essence of pine, resin, and fruits both citrus and tropical, there’s no need for apologies with this beer. All that’s necessary is a yearning for hops, a sturdy constitution and an empty glass.
Poured a crystal clear gold into a Shaker glass with a decent white head. Smells like tropical fruit salad and citrus. A pretty light and refreshing scent! This says it's a big, in-your-face DIPA but the truth is, the bitterness is very well balanced. It has a notable hop bite but it isn't at all overwhelming. Other flavors include pine, a bit of spiciness, and caramel. The 9% ABV doesn't disappoint. A pretty good brew even if you're not the biggest fan of hops!