Space Needle Golden IPA

American IPA | Year-Round | United States

By Richard Wong

Judges Rating: 93
Aroma: 22
Appearance: 6
Flavor: 38
Mouthfeel: 9
Overall Impression: 18

This IPA had a very subtle hop aroma of pine needles and not much more. Featuring a very clear, light copper hue with very good carbonation and a frothy head of small, tight bubbles. Well-balanced flavors of smooth malt and refined hops with substantial piney notes blended well with one another in this classic example of an American IPA. It had a medium body and mouthfeel, as well as a somewhat creamy texture in the palate. A well-made beer that finished very smooth with just a slight hint of alcohol warmth in the end.