Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NW
Washington, DC, United States of America
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A more straight-bitter IPA with a pithy character. Body drier and more traditionally east coast IPA than the other three, but somehow against preference, I thought this was the most enjoyable beer in the flight. I think as an overall experience the flavor seemed the most natural in progression and intentional.
Draft
Fruit in this IPA felt a little less identifiable, maybe a touch sweeter (probably from caramel). Vaguely pineapple? Overall, a little less distinctive but maybe overall a smoother-flavored beer. Finish was somewhat prickly.
Draft
Similar to the Incarnation, but with the brightness muted somewhat by cask flatness and warmer temperatures. Some more oily bitterness and malt sweetness contribute to the effect. I get the feeling I would have liked this on regular CO2 a little more, and without the direct comparison.
Cask
Round, fruity IPA with passion fruit and other pine on the tongue. Fairly noticeable alcohol pokes through as it goes down, but fruity enough to balance it out.
Draft