Monday, March 05, 2007

on THE TAPHANDLE

Hop Ottin' IPA, an India Pale Ale by Anderson Valley Brewing Company

IPA fest continues at The Work Table. It got off to a slow start due to the cares and concerns of the world, but is now in full force. India Pale Ales are being enjoyed at home and abroad.

12 ounce bottle. Hop Ottin' IPA shines like a newly minted penny on the pour. The pint glass is capped with a full, thick, and frothy white head that lasts. Lacing is excellent. The nose is strong of citrus, grapefruit and/or orange, with a hint of raspberry.

The flavor is weighted heavily toward grapefruit hoppiness, nice and bitter. There is a great mouthfeel on each draught, followed by a long finish of flavor that just keeps going.

This IPA and Dogfish Head's 90 Minute Double IPA are two of the highlights of IPA fest so far. I hope there is more goodness to come!

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