Trois IPA Review

My previous "Brett IPAs" were probably the best IPAs I have ever produced. Can I duplicate that success? If not it would suggest a problem with the quality of my ingredients or process, since I know the recipe is good (although this one only differs by use of Lemon Drop rather than Cascade Hops). Variation in the quality of the product likely is therefore a result of ingredient quality and / or process variation.

Appearance: Fairly hazy with non-flocculent Trois yeast. Golden / light orange color with persistent white head and good lacing. Even after the first few pours from the keg, a small bit of hop material gets into the galls.

Aroma: Fruity hops, grapefruit, pine, slight dank / piney. Nelson comes through nicely but not as intensely as I would like.

Taste: Dry and bitter, with fruity hop quality mixed with piney / grassy notes. The hop flavors are juicy but bitterness counteracts that character. Bitterness is a little harsh. Doesn't have much in the way of malt flavors.

Mouthfeel: Light, dry body with moderate-high carbonation level. Maybe a little minerally-ness.

Overall: Well I'm disappointed. It's definitely not like my previous versions of this brew. The results here surely point to the need to 1) use the freshest possible ingredients especially hops for this style and 2) control my process sufficiently so that I can clone my own recipes with minimum variation in the final product. To match by previous brews of this style, this beer needs to be intensely aromatic, less bitter, and have a juicier hop character in the taste. Overall this beer is pleasant but not as remarkably good as my previous brews with this recipe.