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A Tartarus beer so you are immediately struck by the stand-out can art (by @farrerart) it truly is art and is simply magnificent – our photos don’t always do it justice. As usual there is a QR code to scan for the story behind the name and this one is connected to Norse mythology.
- Name : The Eagle
- Brewery: Tartarus Beers, Leeds
- Hops : No specified
- Grain : Barley, wheat and oats
- Aroma : Fruity, mainly citrus but with hints of tropical
- Appearance : Pale orange-gold opaque with a white head
- Body : Full bodied, medium carbon but with brief head retention
- Taste : Fruity but with a soft mouthfeel. A touch of citrus sharpness but balanced by tropical fruits, passion and mango, and with a hint of resin. Dry finish but not overly bitter. Has a strong aftertaste
- Dietary restrictions : Allergens highlighted, unfiltered and vegan friendly
A real double IPA with a high strength of 8.8% (twice that of the beer it is based upon) that really packs a punch. This is a potent beer, which you can immediately tell and demands respect.
This is well hopped; it is not clear how many different varieties, but I would suspect it to be few. Enough complexity and depth to the flavour profile without it becoming too muddled. A great example of a DIPA.
Peter’s overall rating: 3.8/ 5.0
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