Photosynthesis
HopFly Brewing Co.

 

 

A: Pours a clear medium to dark deep copper in color with moderate amounts of fine active visible carbonation rising from the bottom of the glass and moderate amber + burnt orange + medium golden yellow + brassy colored highlights. The beer has a two finger tall sudsy foamy off-white head that slowly reduces to a medium to large sized patch of very thin film covering a little more than 50% of the surface of the beer and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate to heavy amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate aromas of citrus/grapefruit, citrus/orange, citrus/grapefruit pith and pine hops over the top of moderate aromas of toasted + caramel + biscuit malts with a moderate amount of caramel sweetness.

T: Upfront there are slightly stronger than moderate flavors of toasted + caramel + biscuit malts with a moderate amount of caramel sweetness. That is followed by moderate to strong flavors of citrus/grapefruit, citrus/orange, citrus/grapefruit pith and pine hops which impart a light to moderate amount of lingering bitterness.

M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Hints of dryness in the finish.

O: Easy to drink with well hidden alcohol and definitely a throwback to the West Coast DIPAs of 5-10 years ago. Very enjoyable with enough malty sweetness to somewhat balance out the big hop flavors and aromas. I would definitely have this one again.