
Stegmaier (by
Lion Brewing Co.) - Anniversary IPA
There's been a lot of buzz around this beer, so we just had to try it. ("
Joe Six Pack" of the Philadelphia Daily News listed it as one of his top 5 beers of 2005.) We tried to put aside any prejudices and were moderately pleased with it.
Have you tasted this beer? Let us know what you think. As a suggestion, try to keep it to as few as words as possible for each of the following: appearance; smell; taste; mouthfeel; and drinkability.
Appearance
Adam: Apricot, thin ring head
Bryan: Pours with minimal head and a pale caramel color
Smell
Adam: Malty, hoppy, very present, apple
Bryan: Very pleasant and aromatic hop nose.
Taste
Adam: Not bitter, malt and hops balanced; slight tangy finish that lingers a bit
Bryan: Not quite full-bodied flavor, the taste falls apart quickly.
Mouthfeel
Adam: Slightly carbonated, smooth
Bryan: Best when served cold; just a bit syrupy
Drinkability
Adam: Definitely able to drink a couple
Bryan: Not an IPA powerhouse, but definitely easy-to-please for an IPA amateur.
Seconds?
Adam: Yes if Hop Devil wasn't on tap
Bryan: One was enough.
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