Hop Highway IPA
Belching Beaver Brewery
Story by:
Chris Guest
American IPA
Year-Round
California
United States
Judges Ratings 94
Aroma: 24 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
Named after California’s Highway 78, this India Pale Ale was brewed in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the city of Vista. With plenty of Galaxy, Nelson, and Citra hops, our latest IPA is truly well-balanced and flavorful. Aroma’s include grapefruit, passionfruit, and citrus.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 7.30%
IBUs: 65
Served at: (40° F)
Hops: Galaxy, Nelson, Citra
Malts: Two-row, Munich, Pale Wheat, Oats
Judges Review
By Richard Wong
Judges Ratings 94
Aroma: 24 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
A classic style that almost every brewery makes. The aroma was very hoppy, with floral and citrusy notes indicating the presence of Cascade hops. The beer had a nice light straw color that was a bit hazy. Head retention and carbonation was low. An almost equal balance of malt and hops provided some very nice pine and citrus flavors. Most American IPAs are aggressively hopped, sometimes to an extreme level. This beer, however, meets the criteria of an American IPA without overpowering one’s senses. It was smooth, crisp and had a nice, palate-cleansing finish.
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