Ninkasi Tricerahops DIPA

Ninkasi Tricerahops Double India Pale Ale

Serving: 22oz Bomber
Style: Double IPA
ABV: 8.8%

Like I said, I'm giving ninkasi a second chance with their DIPA. Pop the top and aromatic floral hoppy zest flows out. Smells just like the fresh hops we used in the homebrewing last week. Very inviting.

First sip is grand. Nice complex sweet citrusy flavor initially that blends into a very mild pleasant hoppy flavor. Lots of orangeness at the start, which blossoms into floral complexity.

Brad chimes in with the assertation that the citrus flavor is almost grapefruit. I concur with this. I should mention that Brad will accompany me on this reviewing adventure. He is drinking a triple.

Drinkability is pretty good for a strong IPA, though Brad and my Dad were slightly overwhelmed by the hop flavor.

Brad's quick review of Pater Lieven Trippel, the beer he has chosen for the evening:

s'good, Grade: B (He says it needs to do extra credit to bring up the grade).

My final grade for the Tricerahops: B+

-Great strong IPA. Not overwhelming like I thought it would be. Nice blend of sweet citrus and bitter hop at the end of the tasting. Would consider buying again if I was looking for a strong hoppy refreshing beer.