94
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
18
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Big honeydew-melon notes. Light tropical perfume, moderate crystal malt, and noticeable alcohol.”
Flavor: “Spicy alcohol notes actually work well here to blend with the rosy hops flavor. Bitterness is moderate but not overpowering. Smooth with the melon flavor dominating the profile.”
Overall: “It borders on blonde barleywine territory, but this beer is one that might cause me to leave my car at the brewery after enjoying more than I planned—it’s that smooth and drinkable. If this beer were getting its annual review in corporate America, it would get ‘Exceeds Expectations.’”
What the Brewers Say
“A West Coast–style double IPA from our SpyPA series, utilizing 5 different hops varieties.”

Review printed in: The Annual IPA Issue (August-September 2018)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: July 12, 2018