He'Brew Bittersweet Lenny's R.I.P.A., a Double/Imperial IPA by Shmaltz Brewing Company22 ounce bottle. It makes back pain diminish, if only temporarily.
Mazel tov! to Shmaltz Brewing for a wonderful rye-based double IPA. The snifter was filled with a thick, hazy, deep orange body that really tended toward brown. It was translucent at the edges, but just barely. The head that capped it was an inch or so of ivory foam. The lacing was excellent, with sheets left on the back of the glass and intricate patterns on the front.
The nose was heavy of orange and citrus, of caramel and brown sugar. There was even, perhaps, a hint of cognac or whisky, probably fueled in part by the high alcohol content (10%).
The flavor was complex and definitely packed a punch. It lead with caramel and malts, mellowed slightly with a flourish of grain, and finished with the bitterness of orange and a lighter caramel than that of the beginning. The orange stayed around as the finish lingered. This ale sat heavy on the tongue. It lit up the entire mouth and the upper throat. This is some spectacular stuff!
2 comments:
Hey Troy. This is Zak from Shmaltz Brewing Co. Thanks so much for the RIPA shoutout. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it. It's really turned out to be a great addition to our lineup. If you're into the hoppier stuff, make sure to track down a Coney Island Sword Swallower. We just released it a few weeks ago. It's a "Steel Hop Lager" brewed with 7 hops. It's not quite as heavy as the RIPA, but it's got a wonderful hop profile and the light, refreshing body of a lager. L'Chaim!!
Zak:
You and the crew at Shmaltz Brewing really need to pat yourselves on the back. Lenny's Bittersweet R.I.P.A. is some really great stuff! I do enjoy hoppy and bitter beers. I like the intense flavors. So, I will follow up on your recommendation and seek out CISS.
Thanks again,
Troy's Work Table
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