Transcend IPA by Heathen Brewing was judged as an American IPA (BJCP Cat. 21A). The beer had a huge citrus hop aroma, hints of crackery malt and no noticeable esters. There was also a pleasant alcohol aroma and low hints of diacetyl. It presented itself as a light-golden copper color, had a huge off-white head with fine bubbles and was crystal clear. The flavor that followed was a pleasant citrus hop flavor along with a low caramel and crackery malt flavor. It had a very clean fermentation character with no noticeable esters found. The finish is a lingering blend of low malt sweetness and hop bitterness. There was pleasant alcohol throughout. It had a medium-full body, medium carbonation and a low warmth. This was a very pleasant IPA, which was very nicely balanced and had soft pleasant alcohol. An absolutely wonderful beer for almost any occasion.
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Transcend IPA
Description
This bright, bold IPA is bursting with citrus and grapefruit aroma. The first sip reveals a silky smooth body, while bold pine notes melt into subtle caramel flavors of roasted malt. A gateway beer that is gracefully bitter enough for hop heads, but still balanced to convert the masses to the hop side.
Judges Review
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20