Beer #1

Beer #1
(from World Beer Cup Loot)
Propeller Brewery, Nova Scotia, BC CANADA
Propeller IPA
(Seasonal)
ABV: 6.5%

Propeller Brewery History
Appearance: Pours with thin white foam layer which dissapates into a ring. Very clear dark golden color.
Aroma: Earthy, spicy slight grapefruit/orange citrus hop aroma with faint malt aroma. Weak hop aroma for an IPA.
Taste: Slight caramel quickly dissapates, dry followed by harsh bitterness and alcohol, which become the dominate flavors. Piney, spicy hop flavors
Mouthfeel: Very thin, light.
Overall: An interesting mix of an english & american IPA flavors , but lacking the aggressive american IPA floral character. The bitterness and alcohol are overpowering the biscuty malt character. Has a hint of caramel malt, but not enough. Flavors and aroma are more of an english IPA, where the IBU's and abv are more american. A solid english IPA, but not an american IPA.