Madhouse Kinky Zonker

The Madhouse Brewing Company originated in Newton, Iowa, and now have a new location in Des Moines. A portion of the profits of this 4.5% ABV session IPA go to Trout Unlimited, an organization promoting river and water conservation. A "Kinky Zonker" is a kind of fly lure. This release appears to an annual tradition now. This year's features Amarillo hops and uses tangerine.  Last year's release featured Citra.

The beer pours a gleaming light copper and amber in color. There is about an inch of white to off-white foamy head. The aroma is dank, with lighter pine and citrus. The tangerine is subtly, but adds its unique note to the citrus. The taste follows the aromas, dank and citrusy, over toasted malt; very flavorful. The finish is lightly dry with a very mild bitterness. The beer drinks very crisply carbonated, refreshing. This is one of the best session IPA's I have had.