Three Floyds Artic Panzer Wolf
Alright raise your hand if you have ever had a beer from Three Floyds Brewing Company that has been hoppy. Exactly what I thought: not many, if any. They are known for taking just about any style of beer and hopping it to heaven. I think their motto is “there is never enough hops.” This comes through in many of their most popular beers and, with so many hop heads, they continually have a hard time keeping store shelves full of their beers.
Artic Panzer Wolf is no different, but it is actually a style that is supposed to be hoppy: American Imperial/Double IPA. I had this back a couple of years ago, for the first time, on tap. I raved about this beer to my American craft beer buddies. Low and behold, about a year later, it is now available in bottles.
This bottle was shared by Steve (titireefer). Steve moonlights from his normal job at a local liquor store that is slowly building up some rep points in terms of handling American craft beer. It is nice to have a friend in the right places. 😉
Pine, citrus (grapefruit), and floral hops abound from this beer. I also believe they must use some Citra hops from the Mango aroma that abounded as well. Nice drinking with a quality grapefruit bitterness that keeps you coming back for more. Have it while it is fresh and you can’t go wrong. Enjoy!
Aroma: 10, Taste: 9, Look: 9, Drinkability: 9, Overall: 9.3
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