The Corruption - DC Brau Brewing Co.

metter98

New York

4/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: The beer is quite hazy orange amber in color and has a moderate to high amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a finger high off white head that has good retention properties and consistently left a thin head covering the surface and lots of lacy rings of bubbles down the sides of the glass.
S: There are moderate to strong aromas of earthy hops in the nose along with some notes of citrus.
T: Like the smell, notes of citrusy, earthy and spicy flavors from the Columbus hops really stand out in the taste and contribute a moderate amount of bitterness. The bitterness particularly stands out and lingers through the finish, tasting a bit like pine resin hops.
M: It feels medium-bodied and rather crisp on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer delivers the aroma and taste of a hoppy Imperial IPA without being full-bodied. It is very easy to drink.

Serving type: can

01-16-2013 03:37:43 | More by metter98

DMax90

3.25/5  rDev -18.5%

05-22-2013 02:28:24 | More by DMax90

Pecan

California

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

05-21-2013 03:31:39 | More by Pecan

farrago

New Jersey

4.06/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours two fingers of deep off-white to tan foam, on the delicate side and dimples a fair bit, few larger bubbles, retention is decent and it holds onto a solid coating across the surface for some time, the lacing has plenty of stick and the streaks are wide. The liquid is a bright amber red to sunset burnt orange, however it is dimmed some by the large amount of sediment floating about, strong storm of tiny bubbles swirling about. The nose is crisp and lively, the white grapefruit, salt and pepper, green grass, lower presence of dried flowers and pineapple to peach fruit, has dark bread crust and scone notes but only a touch of malty cocoa powder, focused on doing a few things well. Full-bodied, for all of its dryness the carbonation gives it a mostly creamy mouth feel and texture. Again leads with sour tangerine, white grapefruit citrus, here you get more pine and there’s slightly more juice to the pineapple, nectarine, apricot, apple fruit. The leafy herbaceousness remains a cornerstone and that peppery kick contributes to its erect carriage. Minor breadiness but has a burnt edge, like well done pizza crust or something. A little malt sweetness at the end, more an afterthought than anything. Aggressive, not pushy.

Serving type: can

05-21-2013 00:03:09 | More by farrago

efm

3.75/5  rDev -6%

05-19-2013 21:27:31 | More by efm

jakeox

Illinois

4/5  rDev +0.3%

05-19-2013 01:47:37 | More by jakeox

eorwar

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -6%

05-17-2013 05:44:54 | More by eorwar

Tacoboomerang

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +12.8%

05-16-2013 02:08:15 | More by Tacoboomerang

CelticAleMan

California

4/5  rDev +0.3%

05-15-2013 23:13:29 | More by CelticAleMan

BeerBucks

New York

4/5  rDev +0.3%

05-15-2013 01:40:45 | More by BeerBucks

earlholman

District of Columbia

4/5  rDev +0.3%

05-14-2013 13:46:08 | More by earlholman

ThatCracker

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +12.8%

05-13-2013 13:54:42 | More by ThatCracker

cw577enfield

Virginia

4.31/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Bottled on 05/03/13 and poured into a snifter on 05/12/13! How fresh can you get?

A: Orange/Gold hue with two fingers of head. The head disappears quite quickly to a thin layer. Excellent lacing.

S: I categorize this beer as a part of "Hop-blast" IPAs. :-) When I first opened it, I could smell the hops right away, with grapefruit, piney, and floral notes. Interesting aroma to say at the least.

T: Marvelous taste of malts and hops working together, could pick up hints of caramel, pineapple, and citrus flavors. Sweetness comes at first and follows out with a subtle bitterness. The bitterness will remain awhile at the end.

M: Right in the between of medium-bodied and full-bodied. For that reason, I thought I was drinking DIPA? Medium carbonation and gives it an excellent dry finish.

O: I was lucky to get a super-fresh can and consider this a great IPA with attributes of DIPA. I do wonder what OTWOA would taste like in comparison of this outstanding IPA. Definitely will be picking up another six-pack in the near future!

Serving type: can

05-13-2013 00:36:42 | More by cw577enfield

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -12.3%

05-11-2013 15:14:28 | More by mikeburd1128

BeastLU

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

05-11-2013 00:34:50 | More by BeastLU

Damian74Shensky

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +0.3%

05-11-2013 00:31:07 | More by Damian74Shensky

PHBoiler

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

05-10-2013 15:00:55 | More by PHBoiler

BMart

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -6%

05-08-2013 18:28:09 | More by BMart

Sludgeman

District of Columbia

4.34/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a can into a clear plastic glass. Purchased for $3.25.

A refreshing balanced brew. An excellent representation of the IPA style. Lighter taste but not a session beer. In a can at a great price. A really good beer that I would buy again. Proud to have these in my cellar and serve to my friends. Highly recommended.

A - Amber color with a small dense light tan head that dissipates to a thin layer, which then remains throughout beer. Nice lacing.

S - Piney and floral aromas dominate, with some slight fruity sweetness.

T - Slightly sweet, a nice hoppy/malty balance, finishing with a bitter resinous that is not overwhelming. No malty dark fruit or the like.

MF - Slight sharpness but generally smooth.

Serving type: can

05-07-2013 17:03:32 | More by Sludgeman

dfhhead25

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -6%

05-07-2013 03:04:20 | More by dfhhead25

ThePorterSorter

New York

3.75/5  rDev -6%

05-07-2013 02:36:52 | More by ThePorterSorter

pjs234

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

05-07-2013 00:20:33 | More by pjs234

chippo33

Vermont

3.5/5  rDev -12.3%

05-03-2013 02:28:28 | More by chippo33

GratefulJack

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

05-02-2013 21:36:25 | More by GratefulJack

st9647v3

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

05-02-2013 03:10:01 | More by st9647v3