Significantly maltier and less hop forward than I like my IPA's, this is nevertheless a rotund brew deserving of attention for what it does bring to the table. This being an IPA, hop character remains at the heart of this ale but it's of the unrelentingly bitter kind not the increasingly popular sunny over-the-top hop nectar variety. Fans of traditional English Bitters and English Pale Ales will likely find a lot more to appreciate in this beer than the average twenty-first century hophead . Try pairing this with overtly salty dishes.