This beer is made with Mosaic hops, which is a strain of Simcoe hops. Note: there are many, many varieties of hops each with its own flavor profile, bitterness, and aroma style. A lot of brewers are starting to list all the hop / malt varietals on the bottle or can, that way you can pick out your preferred flavor profile. As mentioned, this one is made with Mosaic hops, an aromatic variety which I don't recall having. On The Wings of Armageddon is made with Falconer's Flight, which is a blend of many hops. So this kind of hops is new to me - time to investigate!
It's interestingly low gravity - I was surprised at how fast it poured. Once it hit the glass and foamed up, it threw very strong hop and fruit aromas. It's a hazy orange color with a very thin, white fizzy foam that dies down quickly.
Wow! The taste is interesting - it drinks much lighter than its cousin, On The Wings of Armageddon, but has a similar textures. It's a little citrusy, with some booziness, generally hoppy and strong, but also fruity. It definitely does remind me of On The Wings, but is thinner and more sour. And uniquely, there's also a slight vegetable taste on the aftertaste, which sounds unappetizing, but it's actually not that bad. It doesn't taste like carrots or anything; it's more of an earthy, green taste, like the good part of broccoli. That taste lingers for quite a while.
Also - in terms of alcohol content - this beer seems to be lighter than it actually is. 10% ABV is serious business, but this beer doesn't seem like it! It's deceptively smooth, and the vegetable aftertaste is definitely growing on me. In the end, it's a delicious beer that has an interesting twist. D'Vines in Columbia Heights has a ton; I'm considering another six-pack in my near future.
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