The next installment of Pennsylvania's finest in my mixed six turned out
to actually be from Ohio. Middleburg Heights, Ohio to be exact. That's
where Fat Head's Brewery does their brewing, including the brewing of
Head Hunter India Pale Ale. After my initial shock at seeing Ohio on the
label, I went on to peruse the 12oz bottle and gleaned that this stuff
contained a powerful 7.5% alcohol and 87 IBUs, as well as the fact that
the suds in question have won multiple awards at both the World Beer
Cup and the Great American Beer Festival.
The beer
itself was golden orange, hazy, and covered in a sudsy and thick
off-white head. Its aroma was ample; packed with hops, tropical fruit
notes, and a faint whiff of tin. To my palate, the brew proved quite
fruity, with an emphasis on citrus elements. Bitterness was well
represented without launching an onslaught. My only complaints came
early--the mouthfeel proved a touch thinner than desired. Initially, I
was a bit nonplussed by the finish, too, but as the beer went down, I
found the dry and resinous notes nicely complimented the assertive fruit
flavours to provide a hoppy balance.
Fat
Head's Head Hunter was a strong IPA, both in terms of alcohol content
and quality. I liked it a lot and immediately wanted more.
Rating: 9.0 out of 10.
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