BrewDog

Punk IPA

ABV 6% • Vol 330 ml • bottle • UK • Mid-price • Flavour 8
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Aberdeenshire micro BrewDog has been creating a bit of a stir since it started brewing in April 2007 - mostly for making a range of bold and generally well-thought-of craft beers, but also for upsetting self-appointed, megabrewery-funded watchdog the Portman Group with their amusing labelling, which could only be construed as offensive by those with (a) no sense of humour, or (b) a vested interest in suppressing innovative craft brewers. You decide which one the Portman Group is guilty of. BrewDog's own blog is well worth a read on this subject (click here).
The beer pours a bright pale gold colour with a bubbly head that lasts reasonably well. Aroma is immediately hoppy in an assertive, citrusy, grapefruity, resiny way, with a hint of tropical fruit. First sip is of mouth-filling hoppy bitterness, but with plenty of malt body to back it up. Again there is a resiny quality to the hops, combining with complex citrus notes - grapefruit first and foremost, with lemons, limes, marmalade-like orange zest and even a touch of pineapple. A slight cloy on the palate bears testament to both the balancing malt body and the alcoholic strength, though the dominant flavour throughout remains hoppily bitter. Aftertaste is a pleasant lingering sensation of fresh, resiny hops.
A deliciously hoppy yet well-balanced, strong yet refreshing beer - try some.

OBBD reviewer: Sparks

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