Melvin Citradamus Imperial IPA

Another IPA with lots and lots of hops. The "Imperial" descriptor originally referred to Imperial Russian Stout, a stout that was shipped to the Tsar in Imperial Russia. It was known for having higher than usual alcohol and bitterness level. These days it refers to any beer where the alcohol or hops levels, or both, are higher than usual. "Imperial" for all practical purposes is equivalent to "double". Citradamus has a respectable 9.5% ABV and 88 IBUs, not as high as that insane 100+ in 2x4, but still pretty stiff. Citradamus pours a cloudy orange, with a yellowish one-finger head. The Citra hops impart a citrus flavor - orange, lemon zest and lime. There's a bit of pine hoppiness, and a honey-ish aftertaste. I can imagine pairing this with hot barbecue, or even some spicy meatballs.