Respectable ‘predictably random ale’ best suited as greenhorn crossover than rapturous hophead delight since medium-bodied IPA never distorts piney-fruited bitterness. Musk-y lacquer appropriation saddles spice-tingled red cherry, candied apple, cantaloupe, melon, peach, and pineapple sweetness as well as honey-sugared biscuit-y malting. Bittersweet orange and grapefruit zest plus diminutive floral bouquet round out busy Scot.

Succulent perfume-spiced hop prickle absorbs fruit chocolate-y goodness. Molasses-like caramel malts and floral pineapple-peach-tangerine sweetness counter grapefruit peel bittering. Resinous pine lingers through lemon zest midst before slim nuttiness reaches biscuit-y spine.

Similar to Scuttlebutt Amber Ale, though a slight bit better and more resilient. Still, for hop-notched India Pale Ale, proper yellow-orange-fruited tang and piney bitterness lack while toasted cereal graining takes the lead. Phenol walnut-charred dryness gets exhaustive. For contrast, nominal butterscotch, pecan and candy apple nuances simmer through sugary almond-pasted marzipan sweetness.

Fine burgundy-hued ruby red-highlighted medium body with fruity zing and piney nose retains zesty apple-apricot-peach-cherry tang and bittersweet fig-plum-date tartness above mild grapefruit peel bittering. Peat-smoked caramel-whiskey malts bring butterscotch, almond, and macadamia illusions to the party for well-balanced fruity dazzler.

Revelatory golden-hued medium-bodied Imperial IPA, named after naturalist philosopher, maintains silken flow despite creamy thrust. Cotton-candied caramel-crystal malts align with lemon-sugared red apple, brown pear, purple grape, apricot, and tangerine fruiting as well as pineapple, mango and passion fruit tropicalia. Mild grapefruit peel bittering illuminates pine needled floral hops securing perfectly balanced, highly celebrated West Coaster.

Initially, fruited aroma hits nose and infiltrates spruce-y pine hops. First sip reveals tangy apricot-apple-pineapple zest countering sharp grapefruit-peeled orange rind bittering. Harsh nuttiness and juniper berry add to bitterness as alcohol burn assaults creamy caramel malt sweetness.

Enticingly fruit-juiced hop-walloped amber-hazed full body first introduced in ’03 furnishes bright floral-spiced red apple, brown pear, apricot, pineapple, and grapefruit melange over honey-sapped spruce pining. Mild orange peel bittering deepens gin-soaked citric rind bite inundating syrupy nectar finish seasoned hopheads will adore but lightweight novices may ignore.

Delightful fruit cocktail with juniper-soaked alcohol kick. Sinewy yeast particles cloud amber-hazed ‘unfiltered double India Pale Ale,’ thickening its herbaceous pine-needled fruit-spiced resolve. Vibrant hard-candied orange-grapefruit-pineapple ripeness, creamy caramel malting, and gorgeous floral bouquet provide sweet relief to resinous spruce-tipped Cascade hop bittering.

Tangy fruit juicy gush brightens floral-hopped lemon-peeled bittering of terrific Imperial IPA. Honeyed orange, peach, and pear illusions absorb red grapefruit tartness, caramel apple sweetness, and tropical pineapple-cantaloupe-mango ascension. Sugared wheat spine counters oncoming piney juniper berry pungency. Perfect summer fare brewer claims to be recession proof for ’09 only.

Famous San Francisco brewpub gets Cold Spring, Minnesota brewery to can its finest offering. Busy piney spruce swagger informs up-front pineapple-nectar sweetness, subsidiary apricot-peach-tangerine tang and tertiary cantaloupe-watermelon juiciness to creamy malt chocolate-y backdrop. Bitter grassy-hopped lemony orange-peeled grapefruit influence penetrates sly currant sway. Reserved hop profile may preclude hard-headed hop-heads, but the loss is truly theirs. Well integrated fruited malting and minor matchstick head nuance not far removed from Samuel Adams Boston Lager.

Resinous piney grapefruit opening counters resolute mocha malt sweetness, cinnamon-sugared apple-pear confluence, and peachy pineapple-melon tang. Peppery hop-spiced tingle allows floral rose pedal, jasmine, and daisy illusions to blossom alongside almond-pasted clove-allspice nuances.