Highland IPA
Highland Brewing Co.
Story by:
Chris Guest
American IPA
Year-Round
North Carolina
United States
Judges Ratings 92
Aroma: 22 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
A statement. From Appalachia. American Chinook, Citra, and Centennial hops from the Pacific Northwest shine in our West Coast-style IPA. A sturdy malt bill frames hints of tropical fruit, lemon rind, grapefruit, and dank hop notes. Brilliant and golden in color, expect a dry, resiny, citrusy finish.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 7.00%
IBUs: 64
Served at: (45 – 50° F)
Hops: Chinook, Centennial, Citra
Malts: Two-Row, Victory, Caramel 20
Judges Review
By Jim Koebel
Judges Ratings 92
Aroma: 22 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
This straightforward, old-school American IPA contains citrus and piney hop aromas. It pours a clear gold color with a solid white head. Hops dominate the taste, with pine and resin flavors leading the charge. Malt provides a solid backbone, but is otherwise neutral in flavor. This beer is bitter and smooth, and it finishes dry and fairly crisp with moderately high carbonation. It’s a very good beer resulting from a tried-and-true approach, and a pleasant reminder of why it was an IPA that birthed the craft beer movement.
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