Friday, February 11, 2011

Founders Centennial IPA

Founders Brewing Company Centennial IPA

Stats
ABV 7.20%
IBU 65

Second review of the week I know, but after the commute I had Wednesday I needed a beer(17mile=2.5 hours). You see Mrs Michelle Obama was in town and regardless of your political disposition you would have a bone to pick with her too if she shut down traffic during rush hour in your town, although I hear her outfit was amazing...LOL

So on to the beer, Looks like a pretty solid IPA; very golden coloring with a white, foamy head (lots of it think 3 fingers). Slow dissipation down to white lacing.


Typical Citrus and floral notes of the style but and interesting wet dirt scent is in there is well, earthy would be a better description.

Hops dominate initially with hints of citrus peel and herbs. There are also mild floral notes. Sweet caramel malt then shows up and mixes with the hop bitterness quite nicely. The hop bitterness remains throughout the finish of each sip but not over powering.

All in all this is a decent IPA a little weak but would make a good beer to drink when trying others because the bitterness subtle enough it wont blow out your taste buds.



About the Image: Its from an Awesome artist named Mcglinch he cuts up 6 pack carriers and send them as post cards cool idea along with cool art as well check out his blog