Usurper
Autodidact Beer

 

 

L- Big fluffy two finger head that settles to a quarter inch white cap....lacing is thick and slowly slides down side of glass.....straw color, juicy, opaque

S-Aroma is faint.....ripe fruits....melons, orange, citrus

T-Some citrus hops, greatfruit, lemon peel, lime....some bready malts....biscuit and cracker.....some hoppy bitterness....not a juice bomb

F- Prickly carb.....pretty basic

O-Decent brew nothing special

 

 

Reviewed on release day. Pint pour on draught. It pours a pale pastel orange with a half finger, milky cap and lots of thick, clinging lacing. The big, fragrant nose includes lemon, grapefruit, tangerine, white wine, a whiff of red berry and vanilla, and floral hops. Its taste opens with creamy, oaty sweetness and tangerine, lemon, lime, and grapefruit. I can also taste the unique presence of New Zealand hops which adds notes of white wine grape. There is mild, clean bitterness throughout. The taste is classic New England IPA. Its mouth feel is nicely creamy with pleasant carbonation, and the 7.2% ABV gives it good substance without overwhelming. Overall, for a newly-opened brewery, Usurper is a top shelf New England IPA. Autodidact continues to release impressive beers.