Beer drinkers (let's not euphemize it...we drink lots of tasty, tasty beer): I am proud to report that the once-thought-terrible IPA I made actually turned out pretty good. It's clear, malty, bitter, and has an exceptionally thick, creamy head on it. Hallelujah. Here's the full scoop. Something indeed happens when IPAs bottle-condition; they must need at least four weeks fermentation as it was almost undrinkable two weeks ago (see previous post after two weeks of fermentation). I dutifully followed the instructions given by my friends in brewing and waited (OK, OK, I admit to trying a couple along the way in hopes of improvement and noticed that it was getting better). In other words, brewing IPA is an incredible test of patience, so after you brew one batch and conclude it's good, start batch 2 soon in case you run out of batch 1. Rinse and repeat as necessary. Tasting Notes Aroma: No longer stricken with an iodine-like smell, the flavor has mellowed out and gained a hint of sharpness as you sip it. My only regret as I have noted before is that I should have left the Simcoe hops in there for the entire fermentation to result in a beautiful, pine-like aroma. Mouthfeel and Texture: It's malty and bitter. Much like traditional American IPAs found in Seattle and the surrounding area (thanks to some Cascade hops). She's nowhere near the original hop calculation. I think that either the calculator was malfunctioning, or the AAU's were off in the most crucial hops. This is actually a good think as 111 IBU's is almost too much for most people. Another calculation determines it to be about 73 IBUs. And, of course, your-mileage-may-vary. Finish: After weeks of pungent dryness, I have found out that there is indeed alcohol in the beer. You can taste the noticeable 6.7 % ABV at the finish. Overall: It has shaped up to be a great IPA which I would be happy to show off to any brave man who isn't afraid of a few IBU's. I am more than pleased to take this with me to Easter dinner for my dad, who participated in an annual act of Lenten observance by giving up alcohol for 40 days! That takes cojones.  Not like IPA goes well with leg of lamb, but who cares? Happy Easter, Passover, and Equinox.