Thursday, July 1, 2010

BrewDog Mikkeller - I Beat You Imperial IPA Review



Type: Imperial American IPA

ABV: 9.75%

Sight: Nice translucent amber-orange with lighter highlights at the bottom. The head pours a thick white that clings to the glass nicely.

Aroma: Right on with the typical hop nose of grass and citrus, along with a sweet malt deepness of possible caramel that brings it all together.

Taste: Alcohol is the main thing that is noticed when sipping. Citrus and maltiness lag far behind. There is a bit of dryness that trys to dull the main characteristics and bring things to a balance, but it isn't enough to do it.

Overall: The dry from the hops "almost" overtake the dominant alcohol. A rich maltiness(i'd bet it is roasted lightly), tries to lasso the taste of the alcohol to median levels...It doesn't. All it can really do is help someone say "I BEAT YOU" in the pursuit of getting drunk.

Score: 6.8/10

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