Christy Gives Workhorse IPA a 3.7

This is the first installment of our Staff Beer Ratings, a brand new program at The Beer Authority that hopes to give a voice to our talented beer staff.  Several times a week we'll be posting ratings by each of our staff (and occasionally myself) on bottled beers in the store.  We're using the ratebeer.com system so that many of you can have a comparison basis for their picks.  The beers they pick are compensated by the store and we've encouraged them to choose new and/or interesting beers.

Christy on 6.2.2010

Laurelwood Workhorse IPA

Commercial Description: Workhorse is a true West Coast IPA, featuring over-the-top hop flavor and aroma. Three separate dry hop additions in the fermenter make this one of our hoppiest beers to date. 7.5% ALC by Volume. 17º Plato O.G. 3º Plato T.G. 80 IBU
3.7 Aroma: 7  Appearance: 3  Taste: 8  Palate: 4  Overall: 15

Crisp, clean aroma, with a hint of hops.  Nice medium-caramel color.  Initial flavor is a bit malty for an IPA, but the finish is very hoppy.  Overall, a very solid IPA.

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