Hop Flood

American Amber Ale | Limited Release | United States

By Phil Farrell

Judges Rating: 93
Aroma: 22
Appearance: 5
Flavor: 38
Mouthfeel: 9
Overall Impression: 19

This is a deep, dark amber beer. Under a tan head, it is very hazy with evidence of a little debris floating around. The nose hits initially with resin, pine, light grass, and mild grapefruit all appearing. Despite the hop component, there is a toasty malt with a touch of caramel. The flavor has a little more substantial malt, but the beer is still hop forward. A slightly dry finish is supported by the aftertaste of toasty, caramel malt. The bitterness manages to linger with a touch of tangerine. Strong without being warming, there is a touch of dryness in the form of hop astringency. The brewer apparently chose to make a hop statement and succeeded.