Crazy Lines #67: Idaho 7 vs. Talus z Browaru Nepomucen [PL/ENG]

Crazy Lines #67: Idaho 7 vs. Talus z Browaru Nepomucen
Styl: Imperial NEIPA / Double Dry Hopped Double IPA
Ekstrakt: 18 % wag.
Alkohol: 7,1 % obj.
Goryczka: ? IBU (własna skala browaru: 2/6)

Warka ważna do 07.10.2025.

Piana obfita, gęsta, utrzymuje się bardzo długo.

W zapachu kwiatowe, trochę grejpfruta.

Kolor: pomarańczowy, mętny.

W smaku kremowe, pomarańcza, grejpfrut, melon, mocno dojrzałe owoce, ziołowe, dość słodkawe, goryczka elegancka, zalega na języku dość długo, gęste, alkoholu nie czuć.

Wysycenie: średnie.

Zaskakujące piwo, niby fajnie, grzecznie, słodziutko, kremowo, a potem jeeeeb, goryczka w gębie przez 10minut. Eleganckie.

Cena: 11,99 zł.

 

Crazy Lines #67: Idaho 7 vs. Talus
Brewery: Browar Nepomucen
Style: Imperial NEIPA / Double Dry Hopped Double IPA
Extract: 18% weight
Alcohol: 7.1% vol
Bitterness: ? IBU (brewery's own scale: 2/6)

Best before: 07.10.2025
🛠 Appearance

Foam: Abundant, dense, and long-lasting.
Color: Orange, hazy, in line with the New England IPA style.

👃 Aroma

Floral notes dominate, with a hint of grapefruit freshness.
The aroma is light, fresh, and inviting, with a slight touch of hoppy fruitiness.

👅 Taste

Creamy and smooth mouthfeel with a juicy character.
Flavors of orange, grapefruit, and melon are prominent, with a strong impression of overripe tropical fruits.
Some herbal notes appear, adding depth to the taste.
The sweetness is noticeable but balanced by an elegant bitterness that lingers on the tongue for a surprising amount of time.
Full-bodied and dense, with no hint of the 7.1% alcohol.

⚙️ Carbonation

Medium carbonation, which suits the style perfectly and enhances the creaminess.

⭐ Overall

A well-executed Imperial NEIPA that starts off smooth, juicy, and sweet, only to deliver a surprise punch of bitterness that stays on the palate for a long time. This contrast between the soft fruitiness and the lasting bitterness makes it an exciting and memorable beer. The combination of Idaho 7 and Talus hops works excellently, offering a mix of fruit, herbs, and flowers.

For fans of DDH Double IPAs who enjoy a playful balance of sweetness and bitterness, this beer is a must-try. It's a great showcase of what Nepomucen can do with hop-forward, high-extract beers.

💰 Price

11.99 PLN — a fair price for a high-quality Imperial NEIPA with such a complex profile.