Full Pint Brewing Company Chinookie IPA

Full Pint Brewing Company Chinookie.  Thanks to Nick from Regal Wines for providing this one.  Catchy label with two hops all cozy together in the brew kettle.  Brewed with the three C's:  Chinook, Cascade, and Centennial hops.  The label says that Chinook hops were added four times during the brewing process and then it was also dry-hopped to enhance aroma even further.  This brew does smell pretty good before even being poured into my glass.
     Post-pour reveals a cloudy golden copper color with decent head that quickly disappeared and left behind decent lacing.  The piney grapefruit aromas are still present but seemed to be slightly less pronounced.  More of a malty/bready smell comes out over time yet it is still accompanied by the piney resinous grapefruit aromas. 
     The body is medium and the mouth feel is somewhat creamy.  The malts are there but they take a back seat to the Chinook pine and citrus.  So upfront there is a very subtle sweetness that is quickly overtaken by piney bitterness.  The bitter aftertaste also lingers for a while but it is actually quite pleasant.  The alcohol content is there but for the most part hidden behind everything else going on here. 
     All in all this is not a bad brew at all.  It is definitely very drinkable and enjoyable for what it is and what it's supposed to be.  A solid offering that is worth a try.  I'm just not sure that it can truly distinguish itself in the flooded IPA market.  Like I said it is worth a try but I can't say that I would necessarily seek it out with all the other choices available. 

India Pale Ale

12 oz 6 pack bottles @ $11.99

7.1% ABV 103.1 IBU

Style: 8/10

Personal Rating: 8/10

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