Beer of the Week: Tropical Beer Hug Imperial IPA

Beer score: 5.3

Company: Goose Island Beer Co.
ABU: 9.9
IBU: 45

In a clear glass, this one looks like a traditional premium beer in America with a light golden color and a bit of fizz with lacing at the top, maybe a little too much head for my liking. The smell wasn't too strong for me, but I picked up a little wheat a citrus, not uncommon for an IPA.

The taste is quite a bit stronger than the smell. There's barely a touch of sweetness on the tongue, but the bitterness is quite powerful, reminding me somewhat of orange zest. Goes down smooth, but the aftertaste has a harsh little kick that didn't do much for me.

For me, this one wasn't great. It's not awful, but I don't I'll be drinking more in the future.