Deschutes Hop Henge Experimental IPA

circa 2018.

Deschutes Hop Henge Experimental IPA, 10.6% ABV, 95 IBUs. Drinking fresh off the tap, looking back at my first notes, from April, 2008, from a bomber, sent in a trade.

Clear, dark crimson coloring, big, creamy slab of froth atop, lace leaving.

Intense hop aroma, big pine & grapefruit, & more fruit. Twist of orange, slice of lime, ...bitter, but lovely.

Drinkin'...plump flavor, but surprisingly easy drinking and smooth, though the hop bitterness rises up again. Big blast of hops with each sip, mellow malt below, nice and toasty.
Hop bitterness shines above it all, and delights even the most hardened hophead.

Nice one. Maintains a bitter hop edge, but cool, calm, & collected. Delicious.

Five years later, I can only add: Damn, I love this one! Mmmm-mmm!