Sunday, October 24, 2010

Butternuts Beer & Ale - Snapperhead IPA

Brewery: Butternuts Beer & Ale

Style: Farmhouse India Pale Ale

ABV: 6.3%

Sight: A nice cloudy sunset orange body with hints of browns, and yellows throughout. A fluffy bright-white head pours out neat to a full head of at least an inch thick. It dissolves to a very thin film that laces the inside of the glass up to an that inch.


Aroma: Malt, orange zest, pine, and yeastiness are what first come forward for me in this one. The malt holds well throughout the inhale with a twinge of caramel to boot.

Taste: Smoothness of caramel malt with a mild overtone of bitterness begin this one. Some of that citrus flavor of grapefruit pops through well in the middle. The finish comes through with a little creaminess that lends to a little dryness.

Overall: I was interested on numerous times to get this one while at the store, but shyed away because of the gimmicky label on the can(all of the can designs are funky cool). Didn't want to get it just because of the design. The mouthfeel is medium with a fluffy creaminess that helps lead to the aftertaste of a hint of floral-sourness.

Score: 8.6/10

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