Schrodinger's Can
Moustache Brewing Co.

Served in a snifter glass from the can.

Appearance: Very cloudy amber to brown color with a orange tinted light tan head rising initially maybe a notch below a finger's length off the body. Sticky lacing on the glass after a few sips.

Smell: Hops and malts scent which comes off with hint of lemon skin. Light, dissipates quickly almost before first sniff.

Taste: Bitter malts accented a bit with Almond and a smooth bitterness. Not truly complex, the lemon feel helps.

Mouth: Bready feel which comes off a bit dry.

Overall: takes a while to adjust to this brew, I had a classic from moustache brewing yesterday but this one isn't on the same level. More on the nut brown ale characteristics...try it for yourself, Salud!

 

Poured both the imperial IPA and the black imperial IPA into speiglau IPA glasses.

The regular IPA is golden and clear with a thin frothy head. The black IPA is cola colored with the same head.

The imperial IPA is a herbs lemon with a biscuit malt dryness at the end. The black IPA is less hops more roasted malt.

The regular IPA is a nice balance between malt and herbal hop. The black IPA is much more astrigent roast hop.

Both are very good, and I love the concept of this 4 pack. Delicious.

With the surplus of incredible plush, fruity, NE-style D/IPAs out there, I really appreciate D/IPAs that are not like that. This beer, locally brewed and presumably extremely fresh (only added to the database a few days ago), is great. Medium gold body with good clarity and a couple of fingers of white head on top. Laces follow the beer down the glass. Aromas are earthy and woody, with some grassy notes and a muted citrus pith in the background. On the tongue, big bitterness and minimal sweetness, suggestive of caramel, resin, wood, and grain. Has a nice body with a bit of chew and some tack on the finish, followed by a slow drying, like varnish on oak. Medium-light weight and smooth, with a bitterness that tugs on your tongue. Stunner.