Monday, May 3, 2010

SOUTHERN TIER BREWERY - IPA Review

Type: American style Indian Pale Ale

ABV: 6.9%

Color: Nice clear Golden-orange with a frothy white head lasts for a good long time while sitting in the glass.

Aroma: Sweet Orange to a light grapefruit. Nice bitterness, but not too strong. The orange essence is the most upfront scent.

Taste: Full bodied with a nice hop front that gets pulled back by the sweetness of the orange zest...actually I would say more of an orange rind, than zest. Some lingering bitterness that is much welcomed, and then a nice touch of malt to close it up.

Overall: I'm not surprised that STBC has put together a very positive review worthy IPA. Most are the same song and dance. This one goes one step further with an orange infusion that is pleasant and welcomed.

Score: 8.4/10

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