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Our Big Eye IPA is a big hoppy brew, thanks to the abundance of American Columbus and Centennial varieties we use to flavor and dry hop. While the English originally added extra hops to preserve their beers for sea travel, we do it for the love of all that bold, intense flavor that makes India Pale Ale one of our favorite styles. (Description provided by company)
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ABV:
7.00% ABV
Availability Frequency:
year-round
Containers Available:
bottle
can
draft
Locations Where Available:
Northeast
Southeast
Great Lakes States
Texas
Colorado
West Coast
Store/Serve Temperature:
45-54 degrees F
Comments
A bit on the harsh side
Pours out a totally clear amber with a full finger and a half of a long lasting and clingy off white head.
Lots of citrus and melon in the aroma and the taste. The flavors show off a bit of piney herbalness as well. While the aromas are fruity and slightly sweet, the flavors are a little bit on the harsh side, although the bitterness is only moderate. I wish more of the fruity melon character made it into the flavor.
With an IPA, you certainly expect a certain amount of bitterness (and this beer hits a nice sweet spot) but something about the balance makes the bitter flavors seem more forced than prefer.