Located in Northeast DC, DC Brau Brewing Company is Washington, DC's first brewery since 1956 and was founded in 2009. On The Wings Of Armageddon (OTWOA) is their Imperial IPA released in limited batches a few times a year. DC Brau started canning OTWOA in March as a brewery exclusive and also releases kegs/casks to bars and restaurants throughout DC. They created this beer as an homage to the so called "end of the world" on December 21, 2012.
This particular can is from the 5/1 batch released during DC Brau's Growler Hours on Saturday, 5/4/2013. OTWOA pours with a massive four finger khaki white head with an orange/caramel brown body. Good sticky lacing around the glass with a slowly receding head. There is some noticeable yeast sediment in the glass.
OTWOA smells of mostly grapefruit and orange citrus, along with tropical fruit and pine/resin.
Huge grapefruit citrus in the taste with light caramel. Pine and resin also come through along with great hop bitterness. The alcohol is well masked at 9.2% ABV. Juicy finish with a very slightly warm backend.
Highly recommended if you can find some at the brewery or elsewhere. DC Brau has Growler Hours on Saturdays from noon to 4 PM where you can take a brewery tour, sample beers, buy cans/bottles/merchandise, and fill growlers. They also have a different local food truck/vendor each week to supply some sustenance while you're there.
Score: 5/5 (Untappd Caps)
Description:
"And so it was written...
According to Mayan and Hopi calendars, the "transition from one world age to another" will happen on December 21, 2012. As an homage to the "transition" DC Brau has concocted an imperial IPA named "On The Wings Of Armageddon."
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