Smuttynose Big A IPA

Imperial / Double IPA
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA

http://www.smuttynose.com

96
out of 100
RELEASEABVIBU's
April9.6%?

Backbone: ?

Wet Pine Forest, BabyBel Cheese, Anise, Seaweed, Lemon Peel, Capers, Black Pepper

Ricola, Juniper, Grapefruit, Raw Egg Yolk, Lemon Juice, Fresh Ginger

$7 | 1x 22oz bottle

Transporting its drinker to hop Valhalla, this hoppy siren is prickly enough and pretty enough to induce genuine chills of appreciation and anticipation. Sporting a jaw-droppingly attractive aroma of sticky pine sap, soft milled pepper and freshly squeezed lemon juice, it's unavoidably drinkable and what a drink it is. Kicking like a mule from sip to swallow, mouth is awash in a balmy oasis of super leafy methol, diamond sharp tree ripened yellow citus peel and an easy breezy saltiness. On the finish it dry's cleanly, encouraging repeated swirling, sniffing and blissful savoring. Not as good as fresh 'Pliny The Elder,' but not far off the mark.