Alpine Beer Company Bad Boy

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10

Session was growler pours (thank you !) into a standard pint glass. This great looking DIPA poured a light orange, almost honey-colored, with a two-finger, white-as-snow head. There was healthy, sticky lacing with good retention. The nose was wonderful - orange, mango, lemon, pine, floral and citrus hops predominating but some sweetness in the back. Taste was near perfection - tropical fuit and grapefruit with light malt notes. There was the expected (refreshing, not off-putting) moderate bitterness, especially in the finish. Mouthfeel was medium-bodied, lightly carbonated, and crisp, even after it warms. There was no hint that this could be 9%, so it’s dangerously drinkable. Maybe Alpine makes an OK beer but I haven’t had it and this one sure isn’t it. Having now had over 150 different IPA’s and DIPA’s, this jumps easily near the top. Do those of you who live close to the treasure know how fortunate you are? I love this beer AND this brewery! If you get the chance - grab it!

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Tasted on tap at the 2006 Pizza Port Strong Ale Fest. This Imperial IPA pours a light to medium orange gold color. Small sized white foamy head. Aroma is grapefruity and earthy. A medium bodied Imperial IPA. Malts are caramel and sweet. Hops are citrusy, grapefruity and piney. Lots of bittering hops. Orange and citrus highlights throughout. Nice balance. Good carbonation. Medium bitterness IPA with a lot of fruit flavors. Nice beer, hides the alcohol well. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly bitter.