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Judge's Review: 87 Rating - Sweet Leaf IPA by Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

July, 2020

Sweet Leaf IPA

Sweet Leaf IPA

Pennsylvania
United States
Sweet Leaf IPA, Iron Hill Brewery
Description 

Brewed with whole leaf hops and far out vibes, this beer is a happening of peace, love, and flavor. Take in its earthy hops. Tune into the subtle undertones of grapefruit, pine, and tropical fruit that keep things grooving. Dust off those lava lamps, drop the needle on some vintage vinyl, and just let the experience of this beer roll over you, man.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.2%
IBUs: 
65

 

 


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Judges Rating: 
87
Aroma: 
20 / 24
Appearance: 
6 / 6
Flavor: 
36 / 40
Mouthfeel: 
9 / 10
Overall Impression: 
16 / 20

Sweet Leaf IPA by Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is being evaluated as an American IPA (Category 21A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Sweet Leaf IPA pours light amber with a touch of haze that is appropriate in an American IPA and a fine, white head that persists throughout. The aroma presents as muddled tropical and citrus fruit with a light floral alcohol behind the hops. The malt character is a combination of cookie dough and shortbread with an impression of sweetness. As the beer warms and vents, the overall hop aroma shifts to a more perfumy scent. The flavor follows the aroma with muddled tropical fruit and grapefruit pith hoppiness with light floral alcohol. Medium-high hop bitterness develops mid-palate and turns a little harsh in the medium-dry finish and lingers. Cookie dough maltiness emerges in the finish. There is a light and smooth alcohol warming that is well integrated into the overall character of the beer.

This beer presents as an IPA that has aged a little past its prime, evidenced by the muddled hop aroma and flavor and harshness to the hop bitterness. Fresh and bright hop character would really make this beer pop.