Zombie Dust - Three Floyds Brewing Co. & Brewpub

orangesol

Pennsylvania

4.58/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Big thanks to Deuane for picking me up a growler of this one during his recent trip through the brewpub.

A - Pours slightly hazed golden orange with a nice one finger tall white head leaving

S - HUGE amounts of grapefruit throughout this one. Tons of oily citra hops dominate the nose with a bit of lightly toasted sweet caramel malt hiding in the shadows. The second we cracked this growler I could smell it from across the room.

T - Starts off with a huge, oily, citric hop bite quickly giving way to a mix of strong tropical fruits like grapefruits, pineapple, and oranges. Once the hop resins die down you get a bit of the chewy, lightly toasted, caramel malt but this one really is all about the hops. The alcohol is nearly undetectable, only coming through at the very end of each glass. The finish is a mix of citric hop oils and some light chewiness, lingering for some time.

M - Medium-Light body and flavor with moderate carbonation. Lots of hop oils and some light chewiness in the feel, lingering through the finish. Even with all these hops it remains quite light.

O - Well that growler disappeared pretty damn quick. I could drink this one all day, every day, it is that good. The citra hops are the perfect choice for this beer and this is easily one of the best hop-forward pale ales I have ever had.

Serving type: growler

08-18-2011 22:11:20 | More by orangesol

ffejherb

Pennsylvania

4.9/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Thanks to brewslut for delivering a growler of this from the FFF brewpub. Several Imperial pints poured and consumed on 8/16/11.

A - Poured a slightly hazy amber/orange liquid with traces of slow-rising carbonation bubbles and a finger's worth of foamy white head that receded to a thin, wispy retention and deposited a sticky smattering of lace around the glass.

S - Whoa! Tropical fruit galore with citrus notes not too far behind. Malt character is sweet with hints of caramel and toasted grains. Possibly the freshest, hoppiest pale ale I've ever smelled!

T - Flavor is dripping with hop nectar - tropical fruit and citrus at the forefront, as well as traces of grass, faint catbox and leafy hops. Complex hop profile to say the least. Sweet and grainy malt balances things out, especially in the backend, resulting in an extremely well-balanced pale ale that retains amazing hop character.

M - Light to medium bodied with a very oily texture and minimal carbonation. Lots of hop oils in this sucker! Finishes with a light lingering bitterness on the palate.

D - Ridiculously drinkable, insanely balanced pale ale... perhaps the best straight-up pale ale I've ever had. Amazing. Reminds me of Alpine's Nelson.

Serving type: growler

08-17-2011 13:11:12 | More by ffejherb

Florida9

Illinois

4.43/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Served in a shaker pint. Beer itself is a clear gold in color. Served with a minimal 1/4 inch of head. Decent retention. Light lacing.

S: Pure citra. Lemon and orange. Little biscuit. Slight sweet floral quality.

T: Mild pale malts. A little toast. Lots if juicy citrus. Some tropical fruit, orange and lemon. Mild to moderate hop bitterness.

M: Medium bodied. Slightly chewy. Appropriate carbonation.

O: A wonderful beer. Great balance and drinkability. Can't wait for this one to come out in bottles.

Serving type: on-tap

08-16-2011 21:34:29 | More by Florida9

4DAloveofSTOUT

Illinois

4.44/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

had on tap at 3F brewpub sunday afternoon. review from notes.

Bartender pours beer into nonic pint glass.

Appearance: glowing yellow golden colored beer. White head with great lacing clings to pint glass!

Smell: Smells of fresh citrus and light bready/biscuit malt.

Taste: Mild hop bitterness that is all citris. This beer is fresh and tastey! Citris notes of huge oranges. These hops taste super fresh.

Mouthfeel: Light bodied thats at the far end of the spectrum; almost medium bodied. Medium levels of carbonation thats near perfect. Really drinkable.

Overall: great session beer if you love citrusy hops. Went down way too easy! Great value when you can grab a case for $35 at 3 Floyds.

Serving type: on-tap

08-15-2011 15:51:22 | More by 4DAloveofSTOUT

Luk13

Quebec (Canada)

3.18/5  rDev -31.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

Showed on tap at the brewpub when we got there. Nice surprise, I had a lot of expectations since I love citra and what I’ve heard from it. Aroma: This one is all hops: earthy, citrus and soap. Appearance: Pale orange with small head. Flavors: Light, some tropical fruits. Feels likes there is no backbone. Palate: Quite dry but too watery. Overall: Expectations were not met.

Serving type: on-tap

08-14-2011 20:20:06 | More by Luk13

Simmy7000

Illinois

4.83/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Had this amazing brew on tap countless times, time to review it. On tap at FFF brewpub, poured into pint glass.

A- Cloudy orange body with a large, fluffy head that sticks around for a bit. Leaves lots of lacing throughout the glass as you drink it.

S- Phenomenal. The star of this is the loads of tropical fruit that overwhelm your senses. Can't get enough of this.

T- Juicy, tropical fruit hit first followed by a slight touch of bitterness that gives the beer a crisp, clean finish. Faint, underlying citrus notes. Lots of fruity hop flavor balanced perfectly by some sweet malts. Very refreshing and easy to drink.

M- Medium body with decent carbonation. FFF are usually spot on with the mouthfeel of their ales and this is no exception.

O- This is an elite APA. Tons of tropical hop flavor delivered from those amazing citra hops balanced perfectly by the malts. Very refreshing, easy to drink, smells/tastes great...what more do you want? Dedicated my avatar to this beer, cannot wait until they bottle it!

Serving type: on-tap

08-13-2011 22:30:03 | More by Simmy7000

Brez07

Maine

4.43/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

64oz growler sent from oach. Thanks again Scot

A: Light orange, mostly clear. Small amount (1 finger) of white head with great retention. Brief spotted lacing

S: Definitely citra hops in this one. Subtle grapefruit. Light underlying pine. As it warms, I start to detect just a little bit of scallion/onion, but it doesn't detract from the overall scent

T: Lots of citrus flavors, blended nicely. Doesn't have the big hop bitterness though. Juicy melon, orange, grapefruit. There is a touch of bitterness in the background, but again, not a dominating presence

M: Medium bodied. Appropriate amount of carbonation at first, but ends smooth. Lingering bitterness on the palate

D: Big hoppy pale ale. Super easy drinking, could sip on this all day. Just another reason why I wish I lived close to this brewery

Serving type: growler

08-13-2011 01:17:04 | More by Brez07

GlassFreeek

Illinois

4.83/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Had fresh on tap at the FFF brew pub.

A: Great off white head, good amount of lacing on this one. Very pleasing. Nice sun burnt orange color.

S: WOW! Probably the best APA I've ever had the pleasure to whiff it's pleasurable aroma! You got tons of pine, grapefruit, and a really astringent-dank hoppiness to it. Incredible.

T: Just as good as the smell, very exciting once you actually taste it. Incredibly drinkable and so over hopped it makes me want to shed a tear. This beer is no joke, GOOD! Incredibly piney with a nice sweetness to it that makes this beer Slammable.

MF: Smooth as hell with medium carbonation. Very nice to say the least for this style and tast.

Overall, I want more, all the time. Enough said. I can't wait until this bottles so I can avoid paying $24 for. Growler. Try this beer.

Serving type: on-tap

08-10-2011 20:28:43 | More by GlassFreeek

starrdogg

District of Columbia

4.68/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Big thanks to Chris for sharing his growler of this one.

A: Pours a cloudy orange/amber color, darker than I expected it to be.

S: Wow, what an incredible aroma! It's just tropical fruity hops hitting you in the face. It doesn't get much better than this.

T: Taste follows the smell and does not disappoint at all. Citrusy hops are definitely the dominant flavor, but the beer has a stronger malt backbone than I expected, which leads to some great balance. Very easy to drink and packs a TON of flavor.

M: Light-medium bodied, nice carbonation with some great hop stickiness and a little bit of dryness in the finish.

O: This is a hell of a beer, and fits right in with others like Alpine's Hoppy Birthday and The Alchemist's Holy Cow in the trend of low ABV, super hopped delicious pale ales/IPAs. It's so ridiculously easy to drink and flavorful. I can't wait for bottles, because this could so easily be my go-to beer for a long, long time.

Serving type: growler

08-10-2011 19:34:19 | More by starrdogg

jmarsh123

Indiana

4.93/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Pours a hazy bright orange with a thick creamy white foam head.

Smells of grapefruit and lots of tropical fruits along with a nice malty sweetness.

Tastes is similar to the nose. I fall in love with this beer every time I have it. Loads of tropical fruits and grapefruit. Taste starts off a bit sweet rounding into a nice clean bitterness on the finish. Very well balanced beer as some malt presence is there, but the citrusy hops are the star of the palate.

Fairly light beer with a good carbonation level, but still a slight bit of stickiness.

One of the best pale ales I've ever had. I can't wait until they start bottling this. We got a growler to go and ended up finishing it in the hotel room. I could drink this beer all day.

Serving type: on-tap

08-09-2011 11:18:04 | More by jmarsh123

MiloHoP

California

4.93/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Got this in trade from generous trader KickInTheChalice Thank you! Poured out nice orange clear witch nice white foam around my snifter.

I get big hop floral smell right off the bat, orange and other fruits mixed in there as well, the most floral smelling pale ale to date for me.

WOW! Amazing candied fruits on front of pallet with a nice bitter ending down the throat. This is the hoppiest pale ale I have had and best in its class I must say, still need to try out Hoppy Birthday.

Overall if I lived in Chicago 3 Floyds area I would be there every weekend getting some of this goodness. Hands down mastery of hops and malt balancing. Now I have killed my growler and am both happy to have had this and sad that will be awhile before I can quench this hole it has left in my heart :(

Serving type: growler

08-07-2011 21:48:05 | More by MiloHoP

Treebs

Illinois

4.97/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Had on-tap at Tribes Alehouse in Mokena, IL. Served in a tulip.

A: Pours a vibrant light amber with yellow hues intertwined. Nice pure white lace that subsides in a great frothy film. Wonderful webbed lacing followed me down the whole glass.

S: The brew popped. Big citrus notes with nice tropical fruits peaking though. Pineapple and mango give an idea of what these hops are giving off. Just a pleasant smelling in every way.

T: The first thing that hits my tongue is that nice fruity citrus blast. The makes way for some light grassy hops and then it finally settles on nice light caramel malt backbone. Amazingly balanced.

M: This is how a beer is supposed to feel. Light crispiness with a wonderfully balanced body. Medium carbonation. Leaves a a nice palate coating twinge of fruity goodness.

O: I waited a while to try this and I'm so happy it didn't let me down. Not only that, it completely blew me away and exceeded all expectations. A perfectly balanced beer and I can't wait until the bottling rumors become true.

Serving type: on-tap

08-07-2011 14:15:43 | More by Treebs

Retail1LO

Pennsylvania

4.83/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

One of the best beers I've had. Period. I received this growler in a trade for some Brute. I think I won. LOL God DAMN what any experience. The moment I cracked the growler, I was amazed. This is the first beer I would describe as smelling "dank" in the pot aficionado manner of speaking. Poured a beautiful hazy orange with a rather meager head, which I attribute to the growler. The mouthfeel and taste are off the charts. This is easily one of the most drinkable beers I have ever had the good fortune of enjoying in all my beer drinking days. I can't wait for them to bottle this stuff. I'll be comin' back to this...one way or another. Alll your Z0mbie Dust is belongs to me.

Serving type: growler

08-06-2011 11:03:58 | More by Retail1LO

PeprSprYoFace

California

4.5/5  rDev -3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Gotta thank my most recent trading partner for sending me this growler. Thanks bro. Poured into a shaker pint. Pours a cloudy orange hay color with a nice white head a super sticky lacing.

Aroma is a lot like my homebrew pale ale. So I'm gunna say some cascade hops and centennial? Nice and citrusy. Nice malt aroma too.

Taste is great. Nice citrus hops and a nice malt flavor. Nice smooth hop flavor. Very tasty.

Lower on the carb side. I blame the growler but it's nice. Smooth.

Overall maybe the best pale ale I've had but it's not a revelation. I've had some beers that were a revelation and this one is just maybe the best of it's style.

Serving type: growler

08-03-2011 06:23:17 | More by PeprSprYoFace

Neffbeer

Pennsylvania

4.33/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On-tap at the Hopleaf in Chicago, reviewed from my notes.
Served in a pint glass.

A: The beer arrives a golden orange color with killer clarity. There is a one finger white head with decent retention and lacing.

S: No question that citra is the culprit in the aroma. I am greeted by a monstrous wave of tropical fruits; mango, pineapples, and grapefruit. The malt is pretty much buried, but I am not complaining.

T: The nose did not lie. Citra hops are front and center with mango and pineapple notes taking over. This beer is unbalanced to say the least, but that is pretty much the point. I love it.

M: Medium bodied with some prickly carbonation. The beer finished dry with obviously good attenuation.

O: This is a pretty rocking APA if that is what you want to call it. It reminds me of some of my home brews that I dump way more hops in than I should, but at the end of the day I like 'em that way!

Serving type: on-tap

08-02-2011 15:29:19 | More by Neffbeer

dirtylou

Washington

4.83/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

on-tap, local option Chicago

appearance: served in a nonic pint, bright orange body - fairly clear, nice carbonation - light beige cap

smell: a blast of citra hops - grapefruit zest, orange, lemon. so very northwest, but from Indiana

taste: very hop-forward, Citra being the flower of choice here. really lovely - bright fresh grapefruit, fresh lemon, tangerine, pineapple, guava. Fantastic APA, but when 3F is involved, style guidelines take a backseat and the hop showcase gets top billing.

mouthfeel: oily and fresh

overall: strong

Serving type: on-tap

07-26-2011 04:44:29 | More by dirtylou

musicforairports

New York

4.08/5  rDev -12.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

On-tap during a visit to Three Floyds.

Comes in an imperial pint glass looking cloudy and golden. Big head that leaves some nice lacing. Nice looking beer.

Smell is all Citra--crazy pineapple/mango fruitness.

Taste is similar to the nose. No malt flavors here, just lots of tropical fruit tastes. A hint of a musty character I find in Citra beers. Not bitter at all, nor much of a citrus/pine/floral component.

Medium mouthfeel and nicely carbonated.

Glad I got to try this. If you're a fan of Citra, you'll love this. It's a strange hop. If you've never had it, this is a great example.

Serving type: on-tap

07-25-2011 02:00:54 | More by musicforairports

Azurescens

Washington

4.55/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

64oz growler poured into Hair of the Dog tulip, reviewed on 7/22/11.

A: Pours a clear golden orange with whitish head that leaves lots of nice lacing around glass.

S: Fantastic, packed with sweet citrus and tropical fruit and some pale malt hiding behind all the fruity hops.

T: Perfect blend of citrus and tropical hop flavors that mingle incredibly well with the pale malt backbone. All the flavor you would expect from a top notch IPA without all the bitterness and a bit more malt.

M: Super smooth medium body with low-moderate carbonation.

O: I am very impressed to say the least, this is exactly what I would like to see more breweries creating. A sessionable pale ale with the hop aroma and flavor of a world class IPA without all the IBUs. Drinkability is off the charts.

Serving type: growler

07-23-2011 01:31:08 | More by Azurescens

DangQuesadilla

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Just got back from FFF. I was lucky enough for them to have this on tap today. $5 for a full pint. I have tried most of the other FFF, and was highly anticipating this one. The wait was worth it.

It poured a light amber color. One finger of head, which quickly dissipated. The aroma was fantastic. The hops have an huge aroma of citrus, and the grapefruit smell overwhelmed me. Loved it. As for the taste, after the first sip, I needed a private moment in that I laid Dreadnaught to bed as my once favorite beer.

I couldn't help but swirl the beer in my glass so I could keep drinking it. I can't wait until later in the year when they finally bottle this.

Serving type: on-tap

07-22-2011 23:06:33 | More by DangQuesadilla

DavoleBomb

Ohio

4.1/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Big thanks to enelson for this. Poured into a pint glass.

4.0 A: Moderately hazed golden color. One and a half fingers of pillowy white head. Retention is about average and a good sized, full ring of lacing is left behind.

4.5 S: This APA has the hop aroma of a DIPA. Strong mango, followed by pineapple and orange. Grapefruit and pine after that. Sugary cake icing. No hints of any malt. Pretty clean overall.

4.0 T: The taste isn't as crazy citrusy as the nose. Still there's a good bit of pineapple, mango, and orange. More pine and grapefruit than the nose suggests and not even close to as sugary. Moderate bitterness. A bit of malt this time in the way of breadiness and a light yeastiness. A little less clean than the nose.

4.0 M: Medium body. Good moderate carbonation, especially for a growler. Reasonably creamy and smooth overall.

4.0 D: This is a pretty good beer. It reminds me a lot of Selin's Grove IPA that I just had a few days ago, but a less intense version of that. Still, I would have no problem drinking this to get a citrusy hop fix.

Serving type: growler

07-21-2011 21:47:34 | More by DavoleBomb

MarkIntihar

Michigan

4.6/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 5

Enjoyed from my Bell's snifter from the growler I purchased Saturday at the brewpub.

A - Pours a light burnt orange color with the half finger's worth of head taking a few seconds to make it's way to the top of the glass. Pours beautifully!

S - Smell begins almost pure citrus, with orange/tangerine being the dominant scent off the bat. Also a nice blend of piney scents to help accentuate the hop profile. Also some lemon in the background.

T - Taste is more hop-forward than the smell, with the bitterness hitting you right off the bat as well as lingering in the aftertaste. The citrus that dominates the scent is more of a background flavor in the beer, and it's not necessarily a bad thing, though I personally would have preferred the same intensity as the nose. Still a very well balanced taste.

M - A little undercarbonated, which may be my fault due to the few days since buying the growler. Still very pleasant on the tongue.

O - Overall an exceptionally well done APA. Another grew brew from the Floyds!

Serving type: growler

07-21-2011 02:55:14 | More by MarkIntihar

BarrytheBear

Wisconsin

4.6/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Growler generously provided by Ben. Thank you! I had this on tap back at Dark Lord ot' 11 and had to peel my buddy away from the keg. Here goes round 2.

Pours a nice light orange with a consistent, multi column stream of tiny bubbles, a frothy cover, and plenty of sticky muckage.

Smell is all Citra: fleshy, white, juicy nectarine, sweaty, dripping tropical fruits on the beach, tangerines, just so damn delicious.

Basically, this is a Citra delivery vehicles. Touch of honey sweetness and light non salted cracker provides a platter where the tropicality sits poised to entice and inspire. There is a store in town that has samples of all their fat, ripe summer produce available while you shop. This beer has managed to cram much of summer's bounty into a 6 percent package. Bra-fuckin-vo.

Mouthfeel is lush and natural fruit sugary fresh. Juicy throughout with faintly bitter finish.

This is far and away my favorite beer from a brewery that frustrates me more often than not. Very, very nice.

Serving type: growler

07-21-2011 02:08:01 | More by BarrytheBear

DoubleSimcoe

New York

3.45/5  rDev -25.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Zombie Dust on tap at Pony Bar, New York City.

Appearance: Served in an 8-oz glass, the Dust comes with barely any head, and what's there dies almost instantly, leaving only a white rim around the glass. Very transparent amber/orange color. reminds me of Nugget Nectar (but not as good). Low carbonation but great lacing.

Smell: Enticing mild sweetness, floral. Honeysuckle. Some malt, dripping honey. Barbeque ribs and a faint savoriness. A bit of tropics (mango?). Nice enough, but far from amazing.

Taste: Again, rather uninspiring. Thin, watery finish. Alright bitterness all around, with some stinging hops here and there. Dry, tart at the end of the sip. The Citra hops are mellow, hard to discern. A bit of warm orange juice and bread- breakfast beer!

Mouthfeel: Medium-to-low body, low carbonation. Balanced but on the boring side, unremarkable. Booze does come through when warm.

Overall: Drinkable, crisp, refreshing. But... whatever. This sure ain't the best APA I have had. As far as single-hop beers go, I have had better. For an outstanding APA, check out Hill Farmstead's Edward.

---Note: Had Zombie on tap at Three Floyds. Much better, fresher, rounder. Still, not the best APA I've had.

Serving type: on-tap

07-19-2011 05:28:17 | More by DoubleSimcoe

BeerFMAndy

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev -3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

12 oz tap pour into an American tumbler pint at Groppi's in Bay View. Just tapped today. Thanks for letting me know Enjoli!

Zombie Dust? Hell. Yes. Anything that has anything to do with zombies, count me in. They'll take over the planet one day so why not laugh about 'em now?

A - Poured lightly hazy golden yellow in color with a persistent white head. Dense foam and thick lace are left on the glass. It's pretty good looking for an undead beer!

S - Big citrus hop aroma of mango, pineapple, lemon, and grapefruit. Faint biscuity pale malt backing. Explosive aroma that smells like Citra hops and definitely smells better than rotting flesh...I assume...

T - Bold citrus in the flavor mirrors the aroma with pineapple, lemon, and grapefruit while adding pine needle and resiny sap. Biscuity pale malts back up the hops and remain out of the way. Something just seems off though. Maybe it's the braaaiiinsss.

M - Medium-light bodied and citrusy with a good, dry hop kick and moderate bitterness to the finish. Refreshing! The body of this beer is held together much better than the grotesque flesh of the undead nearly falling off the bone, that's for sure.

O - When the zombie apocalypse comes, this'll be the first refreshing beverage I reach for after I massacre a hoard of zombies only to be overtaken and subsequently forced to out-run them for miles and miles. Seriously though, is this beer unique? No. It's been done plenty of times. But putting that aside, Zombie Dust is another brew which proves Three Floyds certainly know how to use and balance their hops.

Serving type: on-tap

07-19-2011 02:34:32 | More by BeerFMAndy

SpdKilz

Illinois

4.6/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Enjoyed on tap at the brewpub while hanging with fellow BA Luk13 and a couple of his friends who drove all the way down from Québec. Cheers!

Appearance – Served in a pint glass. A warm orange color radiates from the glass, with about two fingers of bright white head that dissipates somewhat quickly, leaving spotty lacing on the sides of the glass.

Smell – This honestly blew me away. The aroma was emanating from the glass as it was placed in front of me. Just a massive tropical fruit aroma punches you in the face with the first sniff. As the beer warms you can honestly pick out the mango, pineapple, and guava aromas. The citra hops used are also quite evident and has a slight caramel scent at the end.

Taste – As the nose would lead one to believe, juicy fruits mixed with the hops. The pineapple and mango are up front with the guava kicking in a bit later. As the beer warms it actually becomes a bit more bitter and I pick up more pine and grapefruit. The beer ends with some bready malts and an ever so slight malty backbone.

Mouthfeel – Medium bodied, carbonation to style, creamy, finishes a bit dry/bitter.

Overall – I give crap to FFF often, due to their prices, the fact I can’t find some of their classics ever (i.e. gumballhead), and because they don’t date their bottles. But hot damn if they didn’t get this beer right. I had two glasses of this and can’t wait for it to be in bottles. A fantastic beer that reminds me why FFF is held to such high regards by so many people.

Serving type: on-tap

07-14-2011 01:47:46 | More by SpdKilz