Hermitage Ale of the Imp

This 8.0% ABV Imperial IPA is from the Hermitage Brewing Company of San Jose, California.

The beer pours a bright and coppery orange in color.  There is a short head of off-white foam, somewhat creamy.  The aroma is malty and orange, a bit of orange Dreamsicle going on, but with an element of grain.  The taste follows the aroma for the most part, adding a funky yeasty element (oddly enough, like a touch of green olive) and with a fairly bitter finish.  The aftertaste is mostly bitter, with some reminiscence of the flavor.  This is definitely on the low average side of Imperial IPA's.