Alimony Ale from Buffalo Bill Brewing. Label says this is an IPA. Copper in color, low on carbonation. Not really any aroma to speak of. Lightly hopped with a very slight hint of orange/citrus in the aftertaste. Hops and overall flavor reminded me of Budweiser for some reason. If you blindfolded me and told me you had poured me a pilsner I’d probably believe it. Definitely not an IPA; not anywhere near hoppy enough. Underwhelming all around.
you might want to check out who brews this beer :roll:
I liked it.
Not an ‘over-the-top IPA’ as in the current typical American iteration, but good nonetheless.
The copper color is, to my mind, absolutely correct for an IPA and I also found the carbonation to be appropriate (since so many American beers seem over-carbonated to me, presumably to meet the expectations of most American tastes).
I’ll agree that perhaps Alimony Ale could use a touch more bitterness
(and indeed, I believe it was slightly hoppier in the past), but even that that didn’t prevent me from enjoying it. It’s a well made brew.
Quite honestly, as a long time hophead (my preferred beer 40 years ago, an IPA, clocked in at 70-75 IBUs), I find lately that my palate has perhaps become jaded and I find the current ‘hop contest’ beers to be a bit boring and it’s actually nice to see some restraint now and then…and I never ever thought I’d be saying that!
