It's the month of darkness, of creeping horror, of the best of holidays. At yet, I ended up with an IPA to open it. Not only that, but crafty IPA more than a craft one. How dare I! Well, Alhambra is not a bad beer, especially in the bottle, and we do have to try things of all kinds. You never know when you'll be in a situation with limited options. It looks appetizing anyway, Esencia Citra IPA does. But you can bet I'll be looking for more frightening choices later on.
Instant lemony aroma, kind of a darker color than expected, but not that unusual for IPAs. Good head, very bubbly. Bitter, citrus and bread come in together, it's a little surprisingly grainy for an IPA. The main flavors are definitely ale-y, though, with a very traditional bitter beeriness and a modern slice of Citra hops. It tends toward lemon or grapefruit rather than tropical fruits, leaving a feeling of wanting to be a summer beer. Still, there is a certain weight behind it while you drink, a little more muscle than most summertime, beach-lounging beers dare to show. It's not quite as clean as you might think from the aroma, but it's not an overwhelming amount of stickiness. The aftertaste tingles with light citrus, floating you on to the next sip without the need to hurry. In that, being a beer to take at your leisure, it is a beer for all seasons.
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