As stated before, Dundee is a good gateway beer. Their IPA came in their sampler 12-pack. This pours a golden amber with a small amount of white head. Light floral and citrus tones from the hops in the nose with a slight amount of sweetness from malts. The taste is lighter than most IPAs, but has the characteristics of a typical IPA. There are the notes of heavier hops, mostly citrusy toward the front with some lingering earthy bitterness on the back end that lingers a bit. Has a slightly sticky mouthfeel. For being a mass produced, cheaper beer ($12 a mixed 12-pack), it's decent and very drinkable. It's a great gateway beer for beer geeks in training, or if you're wanting to switch up from drinking your normal domestic bland lagers. As I've been enjoying IPAs for years, it's lacking certain characteristics that I tend to enjoy in the hop-heavy IPAs, but I can't hate on this.
3.3/5 caps
-Nathan-
It's no secret that we're both pretty strong hopheads. That being said, this isn't terrible. Don't get me wrong, it's not fantabulous, but it's definitely drinkable. This would be a great beer for someone who is wanting to develop their palates for hoppier brews. I pick up some grapefruit on the front and in the nose, which gives way to the earthier tones that Nathan mentioned, with some grassy notes in the middle. The malts are barely noticeable, so I'd be tempted to categorize this -- merely based on lightness of body -- as a session IPA. It's 6.3% ABV, though, so don't fall for that.
If you're looking to establish your hop tastebuds, pick up a mixed twelve of this.
3.1/5 caps
-Jennie
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