Pipeworks Brewing Co.Reliquary
Belgian Double IPA
9% ABV
Appearance: Pours a slightly hazy deep orange with two fingers of creamy off white foam.
Smell: Fruity esters, Belgian yeast, a slight "barnyard" funk, and a whiff of soap.
Taste: The taste follows the nose with some pine, nuttiness, and a touch of lemon rounding out the flavor.
Mouthfeel: Smooth, slightly creamy, yet crisp and well carbonated. No noticeable alcohol.
Overall, this was a pretty nice Belgo-American double IPA. It looked great in the glass, had a complex and interesting aroma and taste, and went down relatively smooth for 9%. Another solid beer from Chicago's new darling, Pipeworks Brewing.
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| 4 out of 5 |
Just cracked open my own bottle from batch 77. Very nice beer. Big grapefruit flavor. Hoppy bitterness balanced very well with a smooth sweetness. Definitely getting this one again.
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