Hopsessional - Central Waters Brewing Company

mobius387

Wisconsin

4.65/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Had on tap, taken from notes

Appearance: nice hazy gold, big white head.

Aroma: huge huge citrus nose. Smells fantastic

Palate: hop character is noted well with a nice sting. Medium body, mild carbonation, can't notice any alcohol. This is a great mix between a hop forward beer and a summer session beer!

Taste: Just hop deliciousness. Big grapefruit and lemon flavors, a smooth malt backbone. Some pine but mostly citrusy.

Overall: Just a huge surprise from cw here. I knew they could make top notch ba beers, but this is one of the best ipas I've ever had. It rivals zombie dust, heady, and Pliny!! I really hope they bottle this gem and get it on the shelves

Serving type: on-tap

08-08-2012 20:10:20 | More by mobius387

jeonseh

Indiana

3.18/5  rDev -22.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

On tap and served in a pint glass

A - Orange and golden in color with a light crisp white head. Slightly reflective and clean looking. - 3.5

S - Very floral in the nose as I get hints of hibiscus and lemon peel - 3.5

T- Very floral in the flavor profile as I get hints of hibiscus and other very floral flavors. Slight lemon peel that gives it a bitter aspect in the finish. Reminds me of Cimmerian Sabertooth Berzerker by FFF. It is a bit too floral for my taste. It seems to overly rely on the floral aspect and, in my opinion, that prevents its from being sessionable- 3

MF - Light body that makes it easy to drink with light carbonation as well. Has a slight stickiness to it as well - 3.5

O - A decent and very floral IPA from Central Waters. It really relies on the floral and isn't my cup of tea - 3

Serving type: on-tap

06-10-2012 14:46:10 | More by jeonseh

MasterSki

Illinois

4.23/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On-tap at Local Option. Served in a pint glass.

A - White foam settles to a thin cap and splotchy lace. Lightly hazed pale golden body.

S - Big creamsicle vibe, with orange hops and vanilla malts. A touch of pine and some light toasted grains.

T - The taste is surprisingly bitter, with some juicy citrus and malt sweetness at the front of the palate. Again, some touches of pine and grains before yielding to pretty intense palate-bruising bitterness.

M - Medium-light body, moderately dry, with plenty of oily enamel-coating hop resins. Pleasant carbonation, and really easy to drink.

D - This delivers exactly as promised - it's a hoppy pale ale for extended drinking sessions. Lots of hop flavor and aroma, but could stand to dial down the bitterness a tad. It's not Hoppy Birthday, but it's pretty good.

Serving type: on-tap

06-07-2012 01:03:03 | More by MasterSki

Duff27

Illinois

4.13/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Clear dark golden body with a creamy white head that lasts the entire pint though. Lacing coats(!!) the side of the glass.

Bright floral hops on the nose.

Clean crisp hop bite. Malt backbone is there but again the hops are the star of the show here. Low perceived ABV.

Creamier mouthfeel than you'd expect.

Wow, I'd rated this one step below Zombie Dust because I feel it's in the same vein. Excellent hop forward session ale here, the world needs more of them. Another great one from Central Waters.

Serving type: on-tap

05-19-2012 21:07:04 | More by Duff27