Bignose IPA
Friendship Brewing Company / Benefit's Bistro

From a tall aluminum can, this beer is a honey colored liquid, mostly clear, with a tall white head. Clingy lace. The aroma is of fresh, piney hops. There is a little malt underneath, but it takes the back seat to the hops. The taste is powerfully hoppy and bitter, with enough sweetness for balance. Common, but non-classic hops…mosaic, magnum, and citra are used, and it creates an engaging flavor. Flavorful and hefty finish. I liked this one.

16oz can. Poured out a clear, golden orange color with a small, off-white head of foam. It left sudsy trails of lace. It smelled very piney, with toasted caramel and toffee notes. Very malty tasting with a sharp, bold piney bitterness. Some caramel and citrus sweetness, too.

On tap at the brewpub. Pours a clear copper color, with a fair head and some lacing. Aroma of citrus, pine and bit of malt sweetness. Taste of pine and citrus with a nice malt sweetness. Nice bitterness and a clean finish. Medium body, crisp and refreshing. Not overly hopped with a nice touch of malt character. Enjoyable.