Deschutes Symphonic Chronic West Coast India Pale Ale IPA

Deschutes Symphonic Chronic West Coast India Pale Ale IPA. Limited Release. 

7.2 % ABV. 41 IBU. Deschutes Brewing, Bend, OR. 

Here we have the final bottle from a Deschutes IPACK (how do you pronounce that? IPA C-K? I-Pack? I.P. ACK?). Guzzled down the first eleven with wild abandon, as I do, saved this one for the Nib. Here come some notes: 

But, first: West Coast IPA! West Coast IPA! Rah, rah, RAH!!!!!

Lightly hazed, bright orange coloring, slim white head. 

In the nose: Pungent, overripe citrus, orange, tangerine, a hint of grapefruit, with a powerful punch of pine. Citrus bomb in the nose!

In the mouth: Intense hop bitterness from the start, met with juicy malt, and abundant hop flavors on the palate. Hops are popping. They're swimming all over the place, spreading deliciousness. Medium bodied, long bitter, hoppy finish, an absolute delight. This successfully mimics the West Coast IPA style, to a point, and the effort is appreciated. 

Mosaic LupoMax, Strata, Simcoe, Chinook and Nugget hops orchestrate an everlasting symphony of dank and tropical tones--creating a new take on the classic West Coast IPA. Encore!