Épicentre
Champ Libre Brasserie & Distillerie

Very large (3/4 of the glass initially) fluffy head. It recedes with a dome and leaves chunky blotches on the glass as it goes down slowly. Bright gold color with a faint haze.

Dry, almost like cardboard, nose. Light floral hop in the background.

The taste is also very dry. The hop is more pronounced on the tongue, though. The body is neutral with a lower level of carbonation. The swallow has a mild bitterness that has long lasting power in the aftertaste (probably due to the dryness). The combination of all of the above makes it seem more harsh than it really is.

Bottle: Poured a clear dark golden color ale with a nice off-white foamy head with good retention and some lacing. Aroma of dank notes with some citrusy undertones with light sharp spicy yeast notes. Taste is a mix of dank notes with dry citrusy flora undertones and a peppery sharp yeast finish. Body is about average for style with good carbonation. Very interesting but also very different than most IPA out there with sharp yeast profile and loads of peppery notes.