So Much for Subtlety - Lemondrop, Citra, Idaho 7
Lamplighter Brewing Company

Neat combo of hops, canned 8/08/18

Pours a big foamy creamy rich 1 finger head that fades semi slowly, nice soapy lacing, hazy blond pilsner color

Nose tons of citrus, a little dank musty, tangerine, orange cream, a touch of rind, mango, juicy tropical notes, papaya, little peachy apricot stone fruit, faint malt

Taste a little sweet candy malt out front, basic malt with a little sweetness and sticky syrupy notes, candied fruit as well, plenty more citrus, tangerine, orange cream, mango sorbet, a little papaya and generic juicy tropical, plenty of rind and a little lemon zest into lemonade in the background, citrus marmalade, hops getting a touch spicy and piney late, big bitterness kicking in on the semi dry finish with a touch of warming alcohol

Mouth is med bod, decent carb, a bit soft with hint of warming alcohol

Overall pretty nice, not crazy, nice malt profile and good balance until the finish when spicy hop bitterness takes over, wish the fruit popped a bit more but still nice

 

Can dated 08/08/18 into a tulip.

Pours bright golden with 1 fiber of medium density white head with good retention and left mixed lacing.

Earthy, floral, and subtle lemon undertones.

Follows the nose well, more lemon prominence. Finishes with moderate bitterness and some acidity, lemon hangs on the lips a bit.

Low- medium bodied with moderate carbonation, slick on the tongue, slight tingle to lips and tongue from acidity.

An interesting IPA, that was a good fit on a warm summer's eve. Not something I'd want a whole bunch of, but solid.