Monday, October 4, 2010

Tuppers Brewing Co. - Hop Pocket Ale Review

Brewery: Tupper's Brewing Co.

Style: American Pale Ale

ABV: 6%

Sight: Very cloudy dark-orange brown main body with light highlights on the bottom that have hints of gold. The head pours an off-white and is ridiculous in the aggressiveness...overflowing the glass and then some.


Aroma: A sweet citrus tone bounces off of the pleasant lightly roasted malt body. Floral notes run crazy throughout this brew, with a modest tingle of orange-zest near the end of the inhale.

Taste: The first sip is very in-your-face with sweetness that is overpowered by a tremendously dry-hop bitterness. A little orange and lemon come to the front, but can't break completely through the intense hop presence that is still dominate from the beginning.

Overall: It's hit or miss for me...I do like the hoppiness it brings and continues throughout the whole drink, but the way the hop is presented isn't the way i dig it. There isn't as much floral distinction it the taste...they are all melded together. The body is medium, that leaves a slight dryness on the tounge for a while after the drink is finished.

Score: 7.1/10

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