DDH Fish Alley
Ludlam Island Brewery

Pint pour on draught at the brewery the day after release. It pours a muddy, turbid, orange color with a modest, foamy, milk-white head and long-lasting, clinging lacing. The smell includes lemon, lime, melon, and soft floral notes. It's taste opens with tart, somewhat bitter, lemon and grapefruit, along with ripe honeydew, over a strong, crackery malt base. The Summit and CTZ hops provide some earthy, herbal notes while the Centennial and Azacca provide hints of pine and lend a clean, West Coast bitterness. While the ale is categorized as "New England" it's really an effective hybrid of IPA styles. The mouth feel is killer: it's full-bodied, thick, and creamy with pleasant carbonation, and at 7% ABV it's very easy to drink. Overall, I like this version more than the base Fish Alley, although that may not be a fair comparison since it's been awhile since I had the O.G. and Ludlam has really stepped up it's IPA game.