What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Grapefruit and lemon with a bit of stone fruit. Pine and herbal behind that. Mostly Old School with a bit of New School thrown in. As it warms, melon, cucumber, and some tropical fruit with a touch of alcohol heat.”
Flavor: “Citrus and pine. A bit of honey and caramel. Medium sweet into intense bitter that lingers. Really interesting grapefruit-pith character. Some significant alcoholic warmth. Smooth for a West Coast IPA.”
Overall: “A dank, boozy IPA that is what this style is known for.”
What the Brewers Say
“Ohio’s hoppy beer artisans, Fat Head’s and MadTree, have teamed up to brew an aromatic, juicy, and flavorful IPA called Lupulin Effect as a follow-up to last year’s General Sherman Rye Pale Ale. This IPA features copious amounts of Chinook, Citra, and Denali hops—including a dose of Denali whole-leaf hops in the mash.”
