Dogfish Head Burton Baton, an Imperial/Double India Pale Ale by Dogfish Head Brewery12 ounce bottle. This Imperial/Double IPA pours a brilliant, translucent copper-orange. The head is off-white and the carbonation is good tending toward mild.
In the nose I catch primarily citrus with whiffs of grass and spice. There is even a hint of wine, but not overly so.
The flavor is this ale's strongest asset. It is rich and complex. Initially, grapefruit is the core, which mellows into more of an orange flavor and then slowly trails off. This core flavor is surrounded by vanilla and a woody, cognac flavor.
This is very good. It is also very different from what I normally expect in an IPA, although a wonderful variation. It is less bitter than many, but the sweetness that subdues some of the bitterness works here.
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