Brewery: Dark Star
Style: IPA
ABV: 5.7%
Location: Chicwick, London
Aroma: A potent grassiness dominates in the foreground, whilst there are distinct hints of citrus fruits such as lemons and grapefruit wafting through. This is all brought together with a notable hoppiness that assaults the senses.
Colour: Orangey gold, with a one finger white head.
Taste: Rather hoppy to the point it overlaps on all other flavours, there is a slight maltiness coming through which can be hard to detect. There is rather an unsual oiley mouthfeel with is best with a residual biscuty dryness which becomes noticeable after a time. The use of dry hops helps give the flavours an added dimension, adding grassy and citrussy elements, without making it too overly bitter.
Verdict: The use of hops takes centre stage, help giving it plenty of notable aromas, character and flavour, though the malt seems relegated to the background unfortunately, which makes the palate a touch lop-sided towards the favour of hops. A quaffable lip-smacking beer that is equally refeshing and flavoursome in every measure.
Rating: 8/10
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