Fishwater Double IPA

Pouring with an orange/red hue and slight cloudiness, this potent IPA offers a moderate head that dissipates rather quickly. Earthy aromas and flavors of pine resin, grapefruit, pineapple, apricot and melon mingle with heady crystal malt and toffee character, giving way to a finish that offers a gentle, lingering bitterness. The medium body holds fruit salad tones and hints of malt sweetness. The hops come across as a touch muddled and muted, but the overall impression of this IPA still ranks as flavorful, fruity, warming, complex and satisfying -- even if the beer registers on the palate as a bit estery and caramel-like for its style.