(Editor's note: In doing some research for this post, I came upon the information that this beer is no longer available at the brewery. It was purchased on May 7, consumed on May 21. I should have known that it would not be on tap by the time that you read this. If this interests you, do not go to Venn expecting to find it. However, there's a couple of other IPAs on now that I haven't tried yet, Grapefruit IPA, Mosaic Mandarina, and it looks like Sticky Icky is still around, that's one I recommended a few weeks ago. So, don't be disappointed that this one isn't there, go to Venn anyway and try something new. I'll meet you there.)Venn West Coast IPA. 7.5% ABV. 70 IBU. Venn Brewing, Minneapolis, MN.
Clear, bright golden color, sizable ivory head, leaving lace, looking good.
In the nose: bold, fresh, citrusy, zesty. Love it.
In the mouth: Big bitterness, nice and abrasive. Big citrus. Refreshing and delicious. Brash hoppiness, tons of flavor, lean-ish body, nothing but hoppy. This fits right in with what the style should be, and I can really dig it.
Tropical fruit, light pine, dry. A dry, bitter, West Coast-style American IPA featuring Vic Secret, Simcoe, Citra, and Amarillo hops.
Malts: MCI Stout Malt, Pilsner, Wheat, CaraVienne
Hops: Amarillo, Citra, Simcoe, Warrior (United States); Vic Secret (Australia)
Yeast: American Ale
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