Sierra Nevada - Beer Camp Double IPA

Today I'm drinking a Sierra Nevada Beer Camp brew - this one is a Double IPA.  I can't be sure, but I THINK this is their specialty 'Ghidorah Double IPA', offered through this Beer Camp variety pack.  I wasn't able to find any information on their website to confirm this, but the description seems to match up with the Ghidorah description in their specialty beer list.

This is a big 8.5% DIPA that doesn't look the part.  The beer is a light golden color, looks light and fluffly with a pure white head, completely innocent looking!  The aroma is also subdued, with a buttery sweetness combined with an earthy, herbal pine cone undertone.  The flavor start off with a big malt sweetness - big bread and butter, thick and chewy.  Then comes a nice wave of tart, fruity grapefruit hoppiness.  The bitterness is soft and juicy...it's actually less destructible than SN's Torpedo IPA.  Lots of pine lingers on the palate after the drink.  The beer is creamy and smooth all the way through - really nicely balanced.

Overall Rating:  Great beer from Sierra Nevada - I hope they consider adding it to their year-round line up.  It would probably eat into their Torpedo sales, but that's fine, it's better!  Great balance, very easy to drink, dangerously high and well-hidden alcohol content.  If you can find this in a Beer Camp variety pack, go for it!