Thursday, July 15, 2010

They will call me this when I am a grandpa - Gritty McDuff's OPS IPA

While this might not be the first IPA I have reviewed, it is certainly the one with the longest name! Today I am reviewing the clever/lengthy Gritty McDuff's Original Pub Style Maine's Classic Pale Ale...whew!





Well, not only is this the longest named beer I have ever consumed, but also the most difficult to find a decent photo of! GMD's is a nice, lightly colored IPA with a subtle aroma and a quickly dissipating head...the flavor, however, is much softer than I expected. There is very little hoppiness to speak of, and this beer actually tastes a bit like dry toast (which, I should add, isnt necessarily a bad thing, just something I wasnt expecting)...the finish is smooth and there is no lingering aftertaste (something that can be a bit of a turn off about stronger IPAs).

All in all, I wouldn't say that this is my favorite IPA, but certainly not one I would scoff at if given to me. This is a very good starter IPA for those who are uncertain about diving into a strong IPA, but not necessarily memorable for those who are looking for a more falvorful brew!

Flavor: Light hoppiness with heavy hints of toast (?)
Color: Golden and clean
Alcohol Content: 6.2% (by volume)
Average Price: $12.99 (12 pack)