Brewery: Magic Hat
ABV: 6.2%
Serving method: 12-oz bottle in a pint glass
Born/Bottled/Shipped on: Best by 7/31/2011
In my completely non-professional opinion, the Magic Hat summer mix-pack is superior to the spring mix-pack. Write that down if you're keeping track at home.
Blind Faith is another IPA On Tour beer, joining Demo, hI.P.A. and Encore. This one is a dark cloudy copper beer that pours with a little bit of head that fades quickly but leaves a moderate amount of lacing behind. There is a sweet maltiness in the aroma that is combined with the expected amount of hops for an IPA.
While there is definitely a hoppy presence here, it's a lot more toned down than most other IPAs that are out there lately. The sweetness of the malt is very noticeable at the front of each sip, and the hops finish it off without being overly dry or bitter. The beer has a heavy presence in each sip, and there is a medium carbonation to it. There's a slightly bitter finish and a bit of a hoppy aftertaste.
Final thought - After Demo's not-quite-an-IPA performance, the Blind Faith makes a welcome appearance in my latest beer mix-pack. I like the combination of hops and malt in this beer. Both add to the flavor without dominating the other, which is a nice change from other IPAs. Good stuff!
-Jon
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