Literally not on the shelves 15 minutes ago - a new shipment from Brewdog, including Hardcore IPA (new recipe), Sink the Bismarck!, 5AM Saint and Abstrakt AB:01. Our tasting notes on the new Hardcore IPA:
Aroma - Huge fresh hop aromas - passionfruit, mango and pine with deep earthy notes punching from underneath. Nutty, chocolate fudge malt backbone. Steely, peppery alcohol is there too, but well hidden considering the abv. Very tight and sophisticated, everything is there in perfect harmony, eg nothing overwhelming (or underwhelming) or out of place. Wow.
Flav - Incredibly fresh, zesty US hops upfront, malt strengthens mid-pallet, primarily caramel, peanut brittle and fudge. Subtle alcohol is always there. Bitterness is firm, but not mouth puckering, making the beer surprisingly drinkable and perfectly harmonious.
Thanks Brewdog.
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