Weston Brew Labs IPA #1

Weston Brewing Company
Weston, Missouri

APPEARANCE: 2/3

Thick, foamy, creamy head. Big bubbles. Clear, red-copper color.

AROMA: 2/4

Some hop aroma–citrus, pineapple, subtle grass/floral. Weak but present.

TASTE: 7.5/10

• Hop/Malt Balance: 2.25/4: Malty. Pine nut notes. Bitter finish that lasts, fades to astringence.
  
• Aftertaste: 2/3: Very nutty, toasty. Caramel notes. Strong alcohol finish.
  
• Mouth-Feel: 2/3: Needs more body to offset the very alcohol-y finish.

OVERALL: 2/3

Needs more hop–more aroma for sure, more bittering hop, more malt.

TOTAL: 12.25/20–I'll Try A Pint

NOTES:

Matt: No real flavor, no aroma to speak of, not a beer I'd buy again.

Ben: Just okay–lots of alcohol apparent at finish. Needs something (i.e. more body) to offset that alcohol.