Sinister
Double IPA
9% ABV
Appearance: Pours a lovely burnt orange with a finger and a half of off-white foam.
Smell: Strong aroma of sweet, candied fruit. Soft, juicy pineapple and just a whiff of sour funk.
Taste: Nice bite of pine and grapefruit with some grassy notes and a touch of raw sugar sweetness. Very light alcohol finish.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied, crisp and clean. Finishes dry and bitter but ultimately goes down smooth.
Overall, this is a stellar first batch from 18th Street Brewery. I loved the juicy, sweet fruit aroma. The taste was complex and bold but fairly well balanced, with a nice flavor profile and a smooth finish. The name is awesome, the label artwork is badass, this is just a solid double IPA all around. Bravo, 18th Street!
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| 4.5 out of 5 |
Not a 5? I'm shocked.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if that's sarcasm or not, haha.
ReplyDeleteIt is a damn fine beer. I enjoyed it the first time but I really liked the second bottle I had a week later.
Funny thing is, I posted my review on Beeradvocate and I have the highest rating on there (a 4.51). Meanwhile most reviews of Canyon of Heroes were 4 or higher. To me, the two aren't even in the same league. Sinister blows Canyon away.