Tinky Winky Double IPA
Sheepscot Valley Brewing Company

Reviewed from my notes. This is a one time only experimental beer from Sheepscot that tasted good enough to be sent to the Great Lost Bear to be offered to the public. It is described as a double IPA brewed with all Northwestern hops: Centennial, Cascade, Willamette and Mt. Hood. It was served to me in a pint glass.

The beer has a big, tan foamy head. The liquid is reddish copper colored. There is some visible carbonation rising within, but not too much.

The nose has some citrus and grass hop aroma. There are also tones of graham cracker that provide a touch of sweetness.

Each taste begins with some caramel malts. Soon, big hop flavors come in. They are sharp and bitter at first. Alcohol can be tasted, as well as some pine. Lots of oily hops throughout the finish; these linger on after swallowing.

This beer feels like a big beer. It leaves me with sticky lips and a long last coat all over my mouth. I can move my tongue around and taste hops and alcohol. There isn't much carbonation to be felt, but the head is nice and creamy.

Considering the style, I find this beer to be drinkable. If you could get this beer by the growler, it would be a good companion for an evening...if you weren't expected to drive. As it sounds like this will not be brewed again, it is worth getting a glass or two at the Great Lost Bear while it is still available.

It is great to see this brewery experimenting with some different styles. This is not style I ever expected them to produce.