Very unique hoppy aroma. What I took away from it is a tropical peach and pineapple mixed with some pine and spice. Welcoming. Great hoppy flavor start. Bitter pine and lemony citrus are what you will find in the beginning. Those have a malty and fruity orange and peach answer. Excellent flavors, nice balance. As you progress, you will start to taste some spicy black pepper along with some nice bite and warmth from the 8.6% alcohol. The prickly carbonation makes both of those further stand out, but don't think the alcohol was any issue at all. Nicely incorporated into the beer. The finish is dry and some fruit and pine resin are left behind on your palate for a long-lasting aftertaste. A definite winner. Go for it!
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Yeah I really enjoyed this one. Nelson Sauvin hops are my favorite variety.
Widmer was pouring this one at NHC on Saturday - I really enjoyed it. Definitely be on the buy list for summer :)
Nice beer. Yeah, Mike. Definitely something about the hops!
The 924 on the label with reference that the Nelson Imperial IPA along with the Pitch Black for instance, are part of the 924 series from Widmer Bros. It also is the address of the brewery in Portland, 924 Russell St.
The 924 series are beers that are limited production brews that were created by the brewers at Widmer Bros. hoping to create some interest in various styles that Widmer had yet to produce.
Thanks, Smitty, for the info. I figured it was something like that. But I guess I was not in the research mood that night. :)
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