Constellation IPA
Capitol City Brewing Company

 

Its hazy amber body displays golden highlights beneath a short head of white froth that drops but maintains a lacy surface covering and leaves some spotty lace about the pint. The nose delivers bold, citrusy hops over a bready malt. It's medium/full bodied with a fine-bubbled, standard carbonation that awakens the tastebuds with a wash of light zest. The flavor delivers a solid maltiness that's caramel-laced, backed by a bold bitterness, and accented by citrusy and spicy hops. It finishes dry with a brisk, lingering bitterness.

Beer arrived in pint glass showing a decent golden color, with a very thin head. The nose barely detected anything, as a hint of bitterness was slow to sniff out. The flavor was sweet and malty, with some fruitiness to it. The hops were not well balanced, as the bitterness was a little light for an IPA. The malt lingered on the tongue, but the little bitterness faded quick. Very average effort in the IPA style.

At Baltimore restaurant.

Medium sized, off-white, relatively rocky head. Very nice amber orange hue. Nice malty nose with touch or resiny, lemony hops. Hopping was modest, but not suggesting a British style IPA. Bitterness lingered for awhile and the sensation jived quite well with slightly nutty aftertaste.Perfect carbonation and body. This was certainly a pleasure to drink.