Hello,
I can’t stay away from IPAs. There was a time when I did not like IPAs at all, but, because I’m stubborn, I kept drinking them, over and over again. Now I kind of like them.
I really don’t know how I feel about the name of this one: Becky Likes the Smell.
I dig what they’re referring to, as the can promo woman is holding a hop (one hop?) in her hand, but man, I dunno.
The IPA does smell good. Smells like a fruitier IPA. Sweeter, maybe.
Love the can art.
No credit for the can art though. Not sure how I feel about, Bay State Brewing Co..
Anyway, it’s late and I need to write this blog entry and drink this beer.
And not sure how I feel about this one. I feel like the can over-promised on this one. Supposedly I can taste notes of: tropical fruit, pear, spice, melon, pine and citrus.
I feel like you’d be hard pressed NOT to taste pine and citrus in an IPA. That’s just what hops taste like.
It’s just a little empty, especially considering that this is a double IPA. I expect a little more oomph from a double IPA, and I don’t just mean with the alcohol. Other double IPAs really pack in the flavor, sometimes to an overwhelming degree.
I’d say that if you want a lighter, more refreshing double IPA, than this one is a good bet. Not too much backbite with the bitterness, but when they say subtle notes on the can, they mean subtle. It’s definitely not as sticky as some IPAs can get.
Feeling let down.
Great can art. Ok beer. Upsetting name.
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