The Citra-Lingus, North East Style DIPA, was dry hooped with Citra. This gives it a floral, tropical fruit, citrus-sweet cocktail nose with notes of pineapple and honey. The underlying nose, beyond the light white head, carries a scent of the alcohol, 6.8% ABV and malt in a hint of Grand Marnier. On the palate, because this beer is naturally carbonated by “alchemist” (Conan) yeast, the contrast of its soft liquidity and its salty effervescence creates dynamic as the viscous liquid saturates soft on the sides of the tongue while simultaneously delivering a hoppy herbal sweet-tart finish. . . instigating salivation for more.
Imperial or Double India Pale Ale