Showing posts with label IPA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IPA. Show all posts

Saturday, 21 May 2011

Big Rock IPA

Big Rock's India Pale Ale was on tap at Moxie's in Winnipeg this evening.

For a "pale", the color is a rich amber, and boasts a decent-sized cream-colored head.  The aroma isn't strong, but what one can detect is simple and straightforward: malt, caramel, and perhaps a touch of hops.

I didn't get much from my first sip.  Second sip was rounded, malty, and may have a bit of a roasted nuttiness that is pleasant and understated.  The taste is predominantly bitter, with a medium dryness that trails off.  There are distinct floral notes, but they don't appear until mid-finish and then quickly dissipate.

The Bottom Line: A solid, tasty IPA that is tolerably bitter and refreshing.  Definitely worth a try.

The Rating: Good Stuff.