Notes:
American IPA
12oz Bottle
6.9% ABV
140 IBUs
Brewed year round
From their website:
This gem is honored
with the name of the hop plant, Humulus lupulus. It
has such an abundant amount of hops that it sensually provides a punch to the
palate. The numerous hop varieties used in its creation render a delicious
bitter taste and enticing citrus aroma. The hearty malt bill melds with the
hops to create a perfect balance.
Appearance:
Pours a deep golden orange…fairly transparent, there is some bubble
action in the middle…whitish head about a finger width formed, a thin layer
hung around…(3.75/5)
Smell: A
tempered earthy hops, like a damp, dark forest in the fall…some breadiness…also
some citrus hops, I am getting faint orange whiffs…very earthy and grounded…(3.75/5)
Taste: A hop
explosion initially…rich, robust earthy hops dominate early and linger throughout…bready,
robust toasted malts present themselves in the middle phase, really only adding
more flavor and robustness…it’s a full flavored brew, that’s for sure…the
finish ends way milder, I really get the piney/earthy and a bit of citrus hops
flavor…the robust toasted malt flavor lingers into the after taste combining
with earthy bitterness to leave a strong flavor well after I swallow…(4/5)
Mouthfeel:
Medium to heavy body…robust, chewy feel…nice carbonation for such a full
flavored beer, it shows a softer side to this ale…finishes a bit wet and tart…(4/5)
Overall: This
is a solid brew…the hops is strong, earthy and robust…I realize I’ve used “robust”
about 8 times in this review and that really is the best word to describe it…it’s
like a swift kick to the chin this ale…the hops is surprisingly balanced by the
malt which is why it’s so full flavored...i think one or two of these in a night would do me fine...(3.75/5)
Score:
(3.89/5)
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