Central Waters Brewing Company – Illumination Double IPA

Central Waters Brewing Company – Illumination Double IPA

Double IPA
BJCP Style: 14C. Imperial IPA
ABV: 9%
Bottle
Bottled on: 3/26/15
Tasting on: 4/8/15
Glass: Snifter

Aroma: Overtones of clean citrus hops. Undertones of floral and pine hops. 9/10

Appearance: A glowing, slightly opaque, deep honey body with highlights of orange and a white head.  10/10

Flavor: Hop bitterness begins the beer with notes of citrus, followed by a moderate malt backbone in the middle and hints of fresh cut grass. Bitterness continues through the end where a bit of sweetness shows up and minor pineapple hops come through.  Bitterness lingers in the aftertaste on a dry malt background.  19/20

Mouthfeel: Medium-full body with low-moderate carbonation. No alcohol detectable aside from a minor warming sensation. 9.5/10

Overall Impression: An excellent Imperial IPA that provides plenty of bitterness and a great hop profile while still being superbly balanced. 47.5/50

Final Score: 95%