Sunday, April 22, 2012

Anderson Valley's Hop Ottin' IPA

"7% ABV" on the label.

Amber-brown appearance with shades of glowing orange in the light. Sudsy white head up top with lacing stuck to the glass.

Sweet citrus aroma: pineapple, grapefruit and orange. Leafy. Malt notes somewhere between light caramel and milk chocolate. Very balanced in the nose.

Creamy up front with hops flavor in the middle offering an acidic liquid note, ending with bitter grapefruit. Caramel notes in the back end. Metallic (coins).

Dry, leafy grapefruit lingers and carries this brew. A good IPA. My brother's been into savoring a couple IPAs in one sitting as opposed to 6 light beers. At 7%, this is probably along the lines of what he's been enjoying.


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