Judge’s Review: 86 Rating – Grapefruit Hop Nosh IPA by Uinta Brewing

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By Rodney A. Tillinghast

Judges Rating: 86
Aroma: 21
Appearance: 4
Flavor: 36
Mouthfeel: 8
Overall Impression: 17

Grapefruit Hop Nosh IPA by Uinta Brewing was evaluated under style BJCP style 29A, Fruit Beer.
Aromas jumped out of the beer, like unpeeling a clementine tangerine in the middle of winter. Notes of pineapple and mango were also present. With the addition of white grapefruit juice to this IPA, this Fruit Beer poured a hazy light orange into my glass. 
Head was medium to firm, off white with nice tiny bubbles. Flavorings included a lemon zest component, supported by a pithy, resinous bitterness. Bitterness seemed a little rough and somewhat one-dimensional. It finished dry and slightly tart. 
A very interesting beer, hard to identify with certainty the grapefruit impact, but quite drinkable and satisfying.