Sunday, December 6, 2009

#2 Port High Tide

Appearance: pours an unclear, cloudy orange which pales around the edges when held to a light. A frothy and appetizing, 1.5 inch head takes a good while to dissipate. Lace all over the place.  9.1/10

Body: Medium full with a big round character. Fluffy creaminess expands elegantly with near-perfect carbonation--for the style—bolstering fading creaminess. 9.2/10

Nose: Piney, floral, grapefruit, expansive tropical fruit—lychee, mango, cool aid. The tropical fruit is absolutely wonderful. Makes you inhale deeper. Beyond well made. 9.4/10

Taste: Hello grapefruit…on steroids. Huge over-the-top bitterness intertwined with spicy orange and leman that tag-team for a finish that lasts and lasts and lasts. In the far background are some balancing sweet malt notes that add just enough to without bothering the hops. Great. 9.0

Overall: 9.2/10

Comment: Don't get me wrong. This beer is outstanding, but Three Floyd's Broodoo is just so effortlessly great. This beer beats your tongue, while Broodoo seduces it. 

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