Three Card Monte
Kills Boro Brewing Company

 

Canned on 1-21-20 it says this is a "Double Dry Hopped Double IPA". My 1st Kills Boro beer poured a lovely amber orange, cloudy with a solid 1/2 inch head of foam that clung tenaciously to the goblet as it slumped. Aromas are interesting - very German initially - noble hop herbs and spice but citrus wafts in along with rich malt sweetness. Not your typical IPA nose and a welcome nod to old world hops. I can't see if it's carbonated but my mouth says it is. Slight fizzy carb bite on the tongue detracts a bit from the flavorful balance this beer achieves - a rare thing indeed in today's IPA's double or otherwise. The 8% alcohol is well folded into the mix allowing the honey malt notes to come forward as it warms, the hop bitterness in check and not harsh on the finish. Warm boozy hop aftertaste. Fine job - not sure why it's hazy but I guess that what folks are looking for these days. Funny how I spent years selling craft beer explaining to neophytes why their Hop Devil or Southern Tier IPA's weren't crystal clear. Kids today I dunno.....