Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
Conehead India Pale Ale
American IPA
Vermont
5.7%
12oz, 6-Pack
$11.99
Whipped up, agitated head cresting over two fingers, bone white, big dimples across the surface, nothing notable about the retention, acceptable, lacing is more splatter than anything else, no streaks. The liquid is a filmy orange tinged golden color, consistent throughout, swiftly paced bubbles, on the fat side and no beads formed. The floral notes in the nose are quite pretty, soft orange zest, even the pine seems gentle, stiffens every so slightly from the underlying graininess which eventually yields to freshly baked breadiness, the fruit mainly pineapple, nectarine to peach but doesn't achieve distinct separation. Medium-bodied, initial foaminess helps spread it across the palate before it turns dry and slightly tacky. Zippy blood orange to tangerine citrus abounds, more peppery here and the pine crisper as well. Tarry earth and moderately wet leafy matter bring a mild funk. The rose hips led floral element lacks the breadth found in the nose. More biscuit to scone than softer breads. Here too the papaya, pineapple, peach fruit more subtle than preferred. Overall, its simplicity is its strength and weakness. Very poundable.
3 out of 5