Review - Concord Brewery's IPA
"Concord IPA is the most recent addition to the line of Concord hand-crafted ales.
Concord IPA is a robust deep copper ale which has a rich, toasted and woody malt flavor with a distinct spicy hop aroma and character.
We pulled out every trick in the book to craft this well balanced and complex beer." --Concord Brewery
The IPA pours a dark amber color with a fizzy, white head. Body clarity is clear. Aroma is of moderate flowery hops, which are very nice and airy. Where this IPA really shines is in its' taste. An unexpected curve is thrown in with this one, as there is a slight coal taste and a creamy texture that remind us of a porter. Initial taste is slightly bitter, but it is very mellow for an IPA. That slight bitter continues tbrough the finish. Light to medium weight on the mouth, with a dry and oily finish. This is not an IPA for a bitter IPA lover, but it is a great change from the usual IPA. A good blend of an IPA and a porter.
Reviewed on March 3rd, 2006.
| Type: | IPA |
| ABV: | 5.5% |
| Source: | Draft |
| Score: | 23/30 |
