Torpedo

Pours clear with a half glass of billowing, off-white foam. Retention is good with the top drying and thickening as it recedes. Lacing begins from the get go: dry and sticky. Aroma is hop forward as can be expected from the name. Spice, earth, and that pungent hop aroma that is distinctly Crystal send out the beacon for the olfactory. Citra hops lends a citrus profile that compliments. Taste is a bit sweet up front but that is the extent of the malt presence. Hops once again are the star: spice and grassy flavors abound while there is a citrus background that might even bring ever slow light pine. Light bitterness that slowly builds throughout. Mouth feel is almost non-existent if it wasn't for a zesty, full carbonation that carries the beer. This is a nice IPA and what you come to expect from Sierra Nevada. It doesn't break any barriers but it has a nice mix of hops, is crisp, and definitely refreshing. The ultra light body makes it a great summer beer. Enjoy!