Destroyed By Hippie Powers - Lemongrass
Burlington Beer Co.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honestly like some of their beers but this is a travesty (to my subjective taste buds). Apparently I am in the minority - but the stank sour awfulness really overpowers any pleasant flavors. Followed by chemical throat burn. I love IPAs even many NEIPA but this is just wrong all over. Also love lemongrass in general and I couldn't taste it over the sour funk aspect

 

 

 

Poured into a becher pint glass, the appearance was a milky yellow color with a finger’s worth of white foamy head that dissipated at a nice pace. Just a concave little film of lace glossing along the glass. The aroma opened up with a nice blend of floral to sweet citrusy tones covering some bitter citrusy rind portions. Sweet leafy freshness flows into some subtle lemongrass qualities. Light on the orange, but it’s there. The flavor mixed the previously mentioned aromas together fully bittersweet with a thorough aftertaste of that mix. Rewardingly smooth citrusy/lemongrass sort of finish. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fair sessionably smooth sort of feel sliding over my tongue. Carbonated properly. ABV felt spot on as well. Overall, for all of those out there disparaging this new craze of IPA, just remember when you first poured out Heady Topper. Yes, that’s right, don’t knock the look until you tasted and smelled this one.

 

 

 

Wow! A wonderfully balanced NE IPA. We'll done!