Review: Brewer's Reserve IPA

Squatters Brewery

Grade:  B+

Appearance: Pours slightly hazy with the standard golden orange color.  The white head doesn't last and leaves minimal lacing.

Smell: Strong pine and citrus hops and dose of caramel malt.  There are notes of apricot, pineapple and melon.  Smells good.

Taste: Starts off with caramel sweetness and fruit notes of pineapple, apricot and slight melon.  The hops are a combination of citrus and a little bit of pine.  Finishes hoppy and citrusy.

Mouthfeel: Medium body and medium carbonation. A perfect mouthfeel for an American IPA.

Drinkability: Pretty good.  There is nice caramel sweetness with the hops toned down, making it more palatable to have a few.

Overall: A good IPA.  Its balanced and smooth and the 6.5% ABV is masked very well.  It has all the elements of a good IPA.  Squatters knows what its doing IPA-wise.  Their Hop Rising Double IPA is awesome as well.