Corne du Diable (Horn of the Devil)

Apparently, more than one Canadian has figured out how to make good beer. Until recently, Unibroue was arguably the sole brewer of quality beer in Canada. You might disagree if you consider Moosehead quality beer. Presently, there seem to be a rash of good breweries popping up in Quebec  (the snooty, French provincial sister of Canknuckleheads). Something is going on there.

Sticking with the American IPA tribute theme, please allow me to introduce Qubecious brewery Dieu Du Ciel's "Corne du Diable." The name means "Horn of the Devil." It features a full hop bouquet with notes of fresh grapes and citrus leaning toward grapefruit. The flavor emphasises citrusy hops, which vastly out weight the malt flavoring, leaving it with a lighter body than the average IPA. The malt flavors resemble unsweetened iced with a mild, easy going bitterness. The beer is not balanced, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing if you like hops. Many American IPAs are more about the hops than remaining balanced.