October 20, 2005 - #103 of 365

Brewer: Carolina Beer Company (North Carolina, USA)
Beer: Cottonwood Endo
Style: India Pale Ale
abv: 5.9%

Background: Bottle from Kroger here in Harrisonburg.

Appearance: Pours dark amber with a large head.

Aroma: Grassy hops, faint dark fruits, and tea.

Flavor: Interesting. Only a light citrusy hop presence, but that tea is very noticeable, along with some licorice.

Notes: Very good atypical IPA.

Rating: 3.6 out of 5