Beers in Boston » smuttynose http://www.beersinboston.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:58:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Smuttynose – Big A IPA http://www.beersinboston.com/smuttynose-big-a-ipa/ http://www.beersinboston.com/smuttynose-big-a-ipa/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:11:52 +0000 Parker http://www.beersinboston.com/?p=1010 Smuttynose – Big A IPA

smuttynose-big-a-ipaTHE POUR:
Almost zero head retention, yet nice lacy white covering remains on the beer throughout session.

THE AROMA:
Piney, weed aroma with a splash of citrus. The alcohol is very apparent.

THE TASTE:
Thick mouthfeel with quick orange malts that are quickly replaced by spicy hops. Pine remains on the roof of your mouth, as your palate is coated with an alcoholic grapefruit flavor. Flavor remains minutes after sip.

THE DECISION:
Very robust, yet smooth IPA.  A bit more malts then expected for an IPA, but the smooth and piney hops make it quite the pleasurable experience.

THE GRADE: A-

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