Alaskan SMaSH Galaxy Double IPA.
8.5 %, 86 IBU, Alaskan Brewing, Juneau, AK.
According to Untappd, this will be my sixth check-in to this beer. The last three were my previous cans from this 4-pack, and let me tell you, if I see a 4-pack of a double IPA for $12, I buy it. The first two were from when I had it on tap at Acadia Cafe in the fall of
2016. Let's drink it again and take notes, okay? Okay!
Clear, bright golden hue, slim, but long lasting ivory head.
In the nose: Big, beautiful citrus notes, with a side of pine. Ah!
In the mouth: Bracing bitterness that starts fierce, then mellows out, leads the charge, with a large deployment of citric fruit flavors, orange and grapefruit and lime. Starts juicy, then turns dry, bitter, brittle. This is Double IPA the way it is meant to be. Absolutely delicious. Abundant citrus, growing alcohol presence, and unrelenting bitterness. Does everything a self-respecting double IPA ought to do.
A balanced aroma gives intense passion fruit, light guava, and herbal notes similar to thyme, and hints of exotic citrus.The hop aroma is balanced by light honey notes that are characteristically associated with the malt of a crisp Pilsner. The flavor has an initial rush of tropical fruit and herbal notes that linger intensely. The Galaxy hops take center stage, and after several seconds the juicy hop notes are joined by the very intense bitterness typical of this Australian variety.
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