Rudie Session IPA
Ska Brewing Company
Story by:
Chris Guest
Session IPA
Year-Round
Colorado
United States
Judges Ratings 87
Aroma: 22 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 6 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20
Description
A brew you can drink for breakfast.
A beer to reward yourself with after a hard day’s work.
Or if your hard day’s work is mowing the lawn, consider drinking on the job.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 4.50%
IBUs: 45
Served at: ()
Hops:
Malts:
Judges Review
By Michael Heniff
Judges Ratings 87
Aroma: 22 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 6 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20 / 20
Two common issues with session IPAs are a lack of hop intensity or expressing a thin, watery body. I’m happy to report those two problems are not evident here! The aroma is prominently hoppy with qualities of tangerine, lychee and flowers. In the flavor, the malt provides just a hint of flavor but enough body to not be thin or watery. The finish is a bit intense as the moderate bitterness, dryness, and a light hop astringency gang up to almost overwhelm the palate. Still a worthwhile and solid Session IPA.
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