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Tortenheber2
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Tortenheber2
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Lost Hops and Malt?
As a self-proclaimed IPA fan, I decided to have some fun and search for something in the "citrusy and hoppy" direction. What I found was a Murphy & Mcneil, which is advertised with the characteristics "Beer, Citrus, Pine, Sweet Florals, Hops".
So, how would I describe it?
The India Pale Ale strikes me as fundamentally citrus-fresh. Upon application, I initially envision a freshly cut lemon. However, the citrus notes develop gradually, transitioning from initially strong sour notes with associations of grapefruit and ginger to a sweeter profile, where "sugared pineapple" would probably be the best description. This impression is framed by softer notes of honey and vanilla. Ultimately, it culminates in a base that I would describe as green, earthy, malty, and slightly resinous. I can't really pinpoint these more precisely because they clearly take a backseat to the citrusy core characteristic.
Starting from a "real" IPA, I must say that this perfume comes quite close to the sweet-sour pineapple notes of a craft beer. However, I feel a bit divided on this. Part of me initially thought, "Eww, toilet cleaner." The other part took some time, allowing the perfume to settle on the skin and in the room for a while. This led to the associations mentioned above. The scent is thus "complex" in the sense that it requires some time to grasp the individual layers/components.
Regarding the typical characteristics of "beer, hops, and malt," I must say that these are indeed very subdued here. The maltiness comes through most clearly via the sweetness. The hoppiness, on the other hand, is likely represented in the form of the bitter citrus notes. The aromatic green aspects of a hoppy beer, which could best be described as 'pine', can be sensed but are not clearly present. By the way, I don't perceive the impression of pure beer at all - which is probably a good thing.
What remains is a refreshingly citrus scent that oscillates between acidity and sweetness (leaning towards acidity) and is rounded off by a subtle green to resinous-malty base.
I would categorize the H/S in the middle range.
The bottle is - to keep it short - just a cheap bottle with a self-printed label.
The price-performance ratio is otherwise really solid.
So, how would I describe it?
The India Pale Ale strikes me as fundamentally citrus-fresh. Upon application, I initially envision a freshly cut lemon. However, the citrus notes develop gradually, transitioning from initially strong sour notes with associations of grapefruit and ginger to a sweeter profile, where "sugared pineapple" would probably be the best description. This impression is framed by softer notes of honey and vanilla. Ultimately, it culminates in a base that I would describe as green, earthy, malty, and slightly resinous. I can't really pinpoint these more precisely because they clearly take a backseat to the citrusy core characteristic.
Starting from a "real" IPA, I must say that this perfume comes quite close to the sweet-sour pineapple notes of a craft beer. However, I feel a bit divided on this. Part of me initially thought, "Eww, toilet cleaner." The other part took some time, allowing the perfume to settle on the skin and in the room for a while. This led to the associations mentioned above. The scent is thus "complex" in the sense that it requires some time to grasp the individual layers/components.
Regarding the typical characteristics of "beer, hops, and malt," I must say that these are indeed very subdued here. The maltiness comes through most clearly via the sweetness. The hoppiness, on the other hand, is likely represented in the form of the bitter citrus notes. The aromatic green aspects of a hoppy beer, which could best be described as 'pine', can be sensed but are not clearly present. By the way, I don't perceive the impression of pure beer at all - which is probably a good thing.
What remains is a refreshingly citrus scent that oscillates between acidity and sweetness (leaning towards acidity) and is rounded off by a subtle green to resinous-malty base.
I would categorize the H/S in the middle range.
The bottle is - to keep it short - just a cheap bottle with a self-printed label.
The price-performance ratio is otherwise really solid.
