Off The Rail Brewing – Comet Launcher Double IPA
Overview
- Brewery: Off The Rail Brewing Co.
- Beer Style: Double India Pale Ale
- ABV: 7.5%
- IBU: 65
- Format Reviewed: Bottle 650 ml (Bomber)
- Brewery Web Page: More info
Off The Rail Brewing – Comet Launcher Double IPA Review
Are you looking for a Christmas/Holiday beer release that does not taste like Christmas pudding or fruitcake? (Not that there’s anything wrong with that!), then look no further than the seasonal release from Off The Rail. Comet Launcher is a Double IPA! This beer was originally launched in March of this year in celebrataion of Off The Rail’s 3rd Anniversary, but has now been brought back as a Winter seasonal.
The Comet launcher is not only named for the main hop it uses, but also after one of Santa’s reindeers.
This full bodied ale pours a clear rich copper colour with a light off white foamy head that dissapates slowly. There is a hint of alcohol with the first whiff, but the aroma is all Comet and Simcoe hops;pine, grapefruit and pineapple, a West Coast style IPA with a tropical twist! The flavour has a blend of juiciness, sweetness and just enough bitterness to make you want more. At 7.5% this is almost too drinkable with the hops taking the stage. There is just enough malt presence to keep the hops from being too overpowering. A nice alternative to the malty Winter Warmers.
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Appearance(4)
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Aroma(4.2)
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Palate(3.9)
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Flavour(4.2)
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Overall Enjoyment(4.2)
About This Beverage
- Colour: Copper
- Head Size & Retention: Normal head + retention
- Carbonation: Well Carbonated
- Clarity: Clear
- Balance: More Hoppy
- Drinkability: Easy Drinking
- Enjoyment: I would definitely seek this beer out again
- Malt Characteristics: Light
- Hop Characteristics: Fruity, Citrusy, Grapefruit, Piney or Woody, tropical fruit
- Palate: Full Bodied
Summary
A nice Winter seasonal alternative to the malty Winter Warmers.
Pros
Not as malt forward as many traditional West Coast double IPA’s
Cons
Way too drinkable at 7.5%
