Rustic Ridge IPA by Highland Brewing Co. is an American IPA and is being evaluated as an American IPA (category 21A from the 2015 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). American IPAs are hop-forward beers typically expressing American or new world hop characters that are most typically citrusy, piney or resiny in character. 

Rustic Ridge pours golden in color with a fluffy off-white head and excellent clarity. The aroma is prominent hops of citrus, resins and pine over a hint of malt. The flavor is appropriately hop-focused with flavors of citrus and pine and herbal background notes; a moderately light pils malt provides the backdrop for the hops. The beer finishes moderately bitter with moderate hops of citrus and herbs.

Rustic Ridge is a solid IPA that will be enjoyed by all. The hop character has some complexity with citrusy, piney, resiny and herbal flavors.