Never seen or heard of this beer before, bought it at Sprouts in Carlsbad tonight. After researching it a bit on their website, I am a bit confused. In one area of the website it looks like the brewers are from San Diego County (Bonus points!) but they are brewing/bottling at Bayhawk Ales in Irvine, Orange County, California http://butchersbrewing.com/#about-tab . However, a Google search came up with another page showing that they have a location in Barrio Logan, near Petco Park http://www.butchersbrewing.com/about.php ...(bonus points either way but you guys might want to clear up your website...)
Imperial IPA
Appearance: Medium amber color, cloudy, small head with very low retention. Agitation will form a small head of approximately 1mm
Smell: Sweet with caramel undertones. Once agitated there is a definite alcohol odor but it is
not unpleasant
Taste: Slight alcohol taste/burn on first blush, caramel, bitterness of hops do not kick in until well after swallowing
Mouthfeel: Silky, very low carbonation, grips the tongue slightly
Overall: A different take on an Imperial or Double IPA. In my experience Double/Imperial IPAs are very heavy on the hops with a strong flowery/citrus aroma and very bitter. This beer is not overpowering for an Imperial IPA and is fairly easy to drink, even at an ABV of 10%.
Appearance: Medium amber color, cloudy, small head with very low retention. Agitation will form a small head of approximately 1mm
Smell: Sweet with caramel undertones. Once agitated there is a definite alcohol odor but it is
not unpleasant
Taste: Slight alcohol taste/burn on first blush, caramel, bitterness of hops do not kick in until well after swallowing
Mouthfeel: Silky, very low carbonation, grips the tongue slightly
Overall: A different take on an Imperial or Double IPA. In my experience Double/Imperial IPAs are very heavy on the hops with a strong flowery/citrus aroma and very bitter. This beer is not overpowering for an Imperial IPA and is fairly easy to drink, even at an ABV of 10%.
Not sure if this is correct but:
Butchers Brewing
1848 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92113
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