Terrapin Dr. Krunkles White Farmhouse IPA

From Terrapin Beer Co. – The legendary hop-hunter Krunkles turns up yet again, back from a tour of the Orient. His goal this time is to get experimental; his unbounded travels have earned him an honorary doctorate (“Doctor of what?”, you may ask. This would be a question to which only Krunkles knows the answer…) and he’s sequestered himself in the lab perfecting a never-before-seen formula for his beloved IPA. Dr. Krunkles White Farmhouse IPA reaches new heights in complexity and flavor by combining the malt and spices of a Belgian Witbier, the yeast of a Farmhouse Ale, and the hoppy goodness of an American IPA. Dr. Krunkle’s twisted touch is a dash of white peppercorn followed by wood aging on white ash.

Terrapin Beer Co. – Terrapin Dr. Krunkles White Farmhouse IPA – 22 oz. bottle poured into a goblet.

Appearance: Pours a cloudy yellow gold with a very big sudsy head that falls to a thin cap.

Aroma: Citrus , flowers, clove, vanilla.

Taste:  Belgian yeast forward, spicy hops, a touch of tangy fruit. Finishes with modest bitterness.

Mouthfeel:  Full bodied, prickly lively carbonation.

Overall:  A nice spicy, flavorful Belgian ale. I went into this not expecting anything that resembles what I know as an IPA, and that helped me enjoy the beer for what it was.