Name: Rocket Science IPA
Brewer: Fullsteam Brewery (Durham, NC)
Classification: American IPA
Alcohol: 6.5%
Thoughts: Despite the fact that the beer in the picture above looks like Yuengling and is in a Yuengling glass it is in fact Fullsteam's Rocket Science IPA. Fullsteam, my favorite NC Brewery, really took a different approach to make this IPA. It is no simple or traditional IPA. And here's why: The look of this beer is a dark but translucent amber color, which is much darker than any IPA I've scene. The aroma is packed with floral herbs and a sharp bitterness that foreshadowed the taste. The first couple of sips really sold me on Rocket Science. This well structured beer has a piney taste with whispers of grapefruit and a clean finish. The combination of three extremely different varieties of hops really makes this beer sophisticated and dramatic. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see this is a high quality beer that challenges the palate and nose.
Rating: 85/100
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