Crosby's Kitchen & CocktailAgitated Aardvark Imperial IPA

Imperial ales were originally brewed for export to the Russian Imperial Court during the nineteenth century. High strength India pale ales were aggressively hopped for balance and preservation and sent on the journey north to be enjoyed by only the highest of royalty in Russia. American brewers have taken this style into their own hands and fermenters and this beer is a product of what is now considered an American craft beer revolution. Heavy amounts of two-row malt and northwestern hops dominate the aroma of this pale golden colored ale. Strong, pungent, resiny fumes waft from it an may cause you to salivate before you even have a sip. Pinching bitterness tingles the sides and tip of your tongue and a light grain maltiness rounds out your first taste. Hop bitterness lingers but a clean finish clears out your palate. Like hops? They like you too…Cheers!