Judge’s Review: 89 Rating – Hipster IPA by Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

Specialty IPA | Seasonal | United States

By Jim Koebel

Judges Rating: 89
Aroma: 22
Appearance: 6
Flavor: 34
Mouthfeel: 10
Overall Impression: 17

Hipster IPA by Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is a New England IPA, judged as BJCP Category 21B.
This example has a sweet, juicy hop aroma containing notes of pine, mango and other fruit. It pours a milky yellow color and is hazy. The flavor is also hop-dominated, but tastes more of pine and resin than fruity. The hop flavors don’t linger, making each sip a quick hit. It’s pretty bitter, but comes off as quite smooth. This example has a fluffy, highly carbonated texture with low alcohol warmth. Overall, there’s no mistaking that this beer is a NE IPA, but an enhanced, deeper flavor would make this more satisfying.