Toppling Goliath Hopsmack Double India Pale Ale

Toppling Goliath Hopsack Double IPA. Toppling Goliath Brewing Company, Deborah, IA.

Thoroughly hazed, bright orange color, slim, staying white head above.

In the nose: Pithy and pungent. Big citrus, intense bitterness. Nice 'n' dry.

In the mouth: Bursts with lemon, lime, grapefruit. Smacks, naturally, of bitter and citrus. Medium bodied, with a long, hoppy finish on it. Juicy stuff, just like they like them these days. Hazy and juicy and boozy. I like this one quite a bit. (I didn't like paying $12 for it, but that's how it goes.)

HOPSMACK!

Double India Pale Ale – 8.0% ABV, 100 IBUs 

First in the series, HOPSMACK! inspired us to launch the TG Hop Patrol Series “palate rescue mission”. Giant aromas of pineapple and tropical fruit jump from this enticingly complex double IPA. True to its name, this brew delivers a heavy smack of dry hops and a double dose of bitterness in the finish.