Monday, May 28, 2018

Ale Asylum High Coup India Pale Ale

Ale Asylum High Coup India Pale Ale. "A dank and resinous India Pale Ale from Ale Asylum in Madison, WI. 6.2% ABV.

Clear (slight chill haze), bright golden color, sizable and staying head of ivory foam above.

In the nose: Blast of citrus notes and hop bitterness. Grapefruit, orange and lime. C hops ahoy. Fierce upfront, mellow thereafter.

In the mouth: Juicy and bitter, together. Dank and resinous is right. All the pieces in all the right places, all taking part in playing their part. (Pssst, I just gave away the secret of great beer.) Lean bodies, easy drinking, long, hoppy finish. Astringency hangs on the palate, just the way I like it.

Very nice IPA. Good work, AA.

6.2% abv.– Bold yet approachable, this resinous IPA is dank and resinous and packs the flavor of a high octane beer in a more sessionable 6.2% abv package. Aromas and flavors of tropical fruits dance wildly over your palate before a splash of juicy bitterness washes them away. High Coup is available April through June 2018, both packaged on tap throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota.

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