Brewery: Great Divide Brewing Company
ABV: 7.1%
Serving method: 12-oz bottle in a pint glass
Born/Bottled/Shipped on: Bottled 2/15/11
Finally, a company that puts the date right on the bottle's label so I don't have to go on a scavenger hunt to find it.
Titan IPA is another strong ABV beer from Great Divide. This one is a pretty clear copper color that pours with only a very thin head that is gone almost instantly. There is obviously a strong hop aroma (it is an IPA after all), but there's also a sweet maltiness in there as well. The beer leaves a very light lacing on the glass.
This beer is a little too hoppy fresh out of the fridge, but after a couple minutes it mellows out into a delightful brew. It starts off with a little bit of sweetness, and then you get the citrusy hops. There is a light carbonation and a nicely bitter IPA finish. The beer has a bit of a lingering aftertaste, but nothing too strong.
Final thought - This is a much more balanced IPA than the last one I had. While it packs a nice hop punch, there is some other stuff going on that evens things out. The strong ABV is completely hidden behind all the flavors, so be careful with this one. It'll sneak up on you.
-Jon
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