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La Crosse, WI
USA
http://www.pearlstreetbrewery.com
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
ABV: 9.5%
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Continuing my tour of Wisconsin, I’m visiting LaCrosse—former home of G. Heileman and one of the U.S.’s largest Oktoberfest celebrations—and current home of City Brewing, a large contract company. It also is reported to have one of the largest bar and tavern populations per capita in the U.S., so I’m a big fan of the town.Pearl Street Brewing is actually a craft brewer that moved into an expanded facility and started bottling beer several years ago after surviving nearly a decade pouring draft only.
I was kind of intrigued by their “Imperial” India Pale Ale, particularly as it poured a deep caramel pearl red color, hinting at the complex malt grain bill.
There was almost no head, save a few large bubbles that hung around a bit throughout the glass. The nose was herbal pine, as expected, but the profile is primarily malt based. There’s a big hop bite too, with a long dry finish, but not nearly what I’d expect from an IIPA. Personally, I appreciate the balance, even if unexpected.
Checking in at nearly 10 percent ABV, the maltiness and balance combine to make this a relatively drinkable beer and one would not suspect it to be as strong as it is, as the profile is that of a crunchy IPA.
It’s a solid effort, with only the flat appearance and slight medicinal notes holding it back in my view.
Reviewed by Rings on June 17, 2013.
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