Sam Adams Longshot: Magnificent Seven Imperial IPA

#2 from this year's Longshot triple threat six-pack, Magnificent Seven graces our palates with seven varieties of hops, outdoing the measly five hops found in Latitude 48. It pours a coppery hue with a stingy head. The mix of hops provides a rainbow of flavors, lemon, pine, and even some rye notes. A little bit of grapefruit, but not much. Kind of an oily sweetness (and I mean that in a good way) on the back of the tongue. Bitterness balanced with caramel - this is a winner - too bad it's a very temporary offering.