Old Nation Boss Tweed Double India Pale Ale

 Old Nation Boss Tweed Double India Pale Ale. New Orthodox India Pale Ale Series. Keep Cold and Drink Fresh. Haze Is Good. (Uh-oh.) 

9.3 % ABV, IBU 68. Brewed and canned by Old Nation Brewing Company, Williamston, MI.   

To the eye: All hazed up. Bright golden hue. Large,  lush, pure white head. 

In the nose: Bold, vibrant citrusy goodness. Lemon, grapefruit and orange, with a splash of pineapple & guava. Mighty nice. 

In the mouth: Sunshiney! Big ol' hops, with minimal bitterness. As I've said many, many times, not my favorite way to do a double IPA. If you're gonna have bigger alcohol and higher hops, bring on the bitterness, too. I feel cheated by beers like this. "but, it's so soft and fuzzy" you say. Ah, nix that nonsense. 

Weighing in at 9.3%, Boss Tweed is a double New England IPA with an aroma of peach, mango, tangerine. A nice pilsner malt backbone with a touch of Vienna provides balance and a lingering sweetness on the back end.