Shipyard XXXX, ipa

Shipyard Brewing Company
Portland, Maine
9.25 ABV

C. Clear as can be

H. Red-ish Orange; almost like a piece of copper

N. Hops, hops, and more hops (notes of citrus, pine, and some sweet aromas)

Cerveza Chica; Let me begin this by stating that this is hands down my favorite IPA. I love the nose of this beer. It is sweet with hints of citrus and hops. Upon first taste of this beer I get the citrus, which is then followed by the hops and ends on a bitter note. It is a very drinkable beer to me and, although it is somewhat higher in alcohol content it is in no means overpowering. It is a must try beer. It is worth splurging the few extra bucks at Total Wine.
Score; 4.77 because I have yet to experience the “perfect” beer.

Ferm; Well this is the 1^st official tasting that I have done without my partner in crime, it was a tad bit odd, really felt sort-a out of place. I figured that I might as well start these new team tastings with one of my favorite beers. XXXX is quite like a party on my tongue. There are four different types of hops in this bad boy, and to balance out the bitterness there are four different types of malt. Now while I’m not a fan of malt, I am a fan of hops. I can’t say anything bad about this beer, partially because my kindergarten teacher (Miss Buzzy) told me to never say anything bad about anyone or anything. Although even if I wanted to I couldn’t. This is an amazingly well balanced IPA that if I could I would drink it all day, bathe in it, and then attempt to make sweet sweet love in it. YOU MUST TRY THIS BEER! Score; 4.97

Overall; 4.87