Addicted To The Shindig
Heist Brewery - NoDa

 

 

A: Pours a very lightly hazy medium to dark golden honey in color with moderate amounts of active visible carbonation rising quickly from the bottom of the glass and moderate medium to dark golden yellow + burnt orange + copper + amber colored highlights. The beer has a three finger tall dense creamy sudsy foamy light beige head that slowly reduces to a large patch of thick film covering the entire surface of the beer and a thick ring at the edges of the glass. Significant amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate to strong aromas of citrus/grapefruit pith + herbal + floral + pine hops over the top of moderate aromas of toasted + caramel malts with a light to moderate amount of caramel sweetness.

T: Upfront there are moderate flavors of toasted + caramel malts with a light to moderate amount of caramel sweetness. That is followed by moderate to strong flavors of citrus/grapefruit pith + herbal + floral + pine hops which impart a moderate amount of lingering aggressive bitterness.

M: Slightly lighter than medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Slightly crisp initially with a hint of dryness in the finish.

O: Drinks fairly easily with well hidden alcohol and a crisp mouthfeel. While this West Coast IPA has the aggressive bitterness that I expect and enjoy, there is just something about the hop profile that does not quite do it for me.