Allentown Brew Works Hop'solutely

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: Double/Imperial IPA
State/Country: Pennsylvania
ABV: 10.5%
Serving Type: 22 oz Bottle

Look: 7.5
Deep copper/amber color, slight haze, almost no head with little retention & lacing.

Smell: 8.5
Tons of malt, with caramel, citrus

Taste: 7.5
Up Front: Very sweet malt, toffee, caramel. Finish: Citrus and pine hops, more malt

Mouthfeel: 7
Full body with little to no carbonation, very cloying

Drinkability: 7
I had a tough time with this one

Overall Score: 7.5

Value: 6
Cost/12 oz serving: $5.75

Overall Impression:
The malt/toffee,caramel flavors were really nice, but I felt the beer was flat, too sweet, not nearly hoppy enough, and thus unbalanced. If you like super sweet beers, you'll love it.

I'd like to throw out some kudos to Chris and his staff over at Hawthorne's Cafe in Philly. Very courteous & knowledgeable staff, great food & atmosphere, and an impressive selection of Quality Craft Beer. PROST!