Society & Solitude #4
Hill Farmstead Brewery

Society & Solitude #4Society & Solitude #4
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From:
Hill Farmstead Brewery
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
New England IPA
Ranked #15
ABV:
8%
Score:
100
Ranked #66
Avg:
4.58 | pDev: 6.33%
Reviews:
204
Ratings:
1,463
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 27, 2024
Added:
Jul 08, 2012
Wants:
  454
Gots:
  130
Imperial IPA Brewed with Citra® and Galaxy Hops. The series of experimental imperial IPAs continues. Think Double Citra Meets Double Galaxy.
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Rated: 4.29 by mrtomatohead49 from Georgia

Dec 27, 2024
 
Rated: 4.38 by SayBoom from Ukraine

Dec 23, 2024
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Reviewed by The_Kriek_Freak from Pennsylvania

4.49/5  rDev -2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A very nice double IPA that showcases beautifully the Citra and Galaxy hops. Nice bitterness too and a sticky mouthfeel that invites the next sip, and the next pour.
Nov 25, 2024
 
Rated: 4.5 by Eziel from Ohio

Nov 14, 2024
 
Rated: 4.5 by PprBurke from Virginia

Nov 02, 2024
 
Rated: 4.72 by Hallertau from Wisconsin

Oct 11, 2024
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

4.21/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
citra and galaxy in this true east coast beauty, the only hill beer i managed to score while back east this time, but i found it on tap and liked it a lot. perhaps somewhat less exotic and with a bit lower of an overall wow factor than i was anticipating, but the quality cannot be denied, and neither can the fact that these two hops are awfully compatible, this is juicy and bold and sneaky strong, its big on flavor but its not super heavy to drink as these go, and the alcohol isnt really a factor for me, substantial but it still doesnt quite drink like a double. a little more color than expected actually, a dull rusty orange tint to it, not just a washed out yellow, hazy and dense looking but not messy, creamy white head of average height. the aroma is killer, i think the galaxy is in front of the citra, key lime, green melon, candied lemon, green tea, really fresh and bold, early onset too, hits right away, well supported by the citra, which is where i think citra does its best work, lemon curd, lemongrass, and a hint of white coconut, delicious and clean on top of a starchy earthy grain base that brings just a little bready richness and cereal sweetness to the mix. the flavor is like the nose, both hops rather robust and doing their thing, a little bit of green burn in the center but its only there for a flash and then its smoother, rounded out by a fresh grain profile and a little bit of residual sugar which does soften it. oily on the palate. definite lime and lime leaf to me, herbal with hints of sage and verbena, lemony too from the citra, really nicely designed, warms up well, has adequate carbonation, and really is low on the bitterness for being as hop forward as it is. light vanilla and honey later too, sexy in that way, fluffy feeling but not huge, smooth and wide and long. ill always be most jazzed on their saison and wild types, but this is real good.
Sep 23, 2024
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Reviewed by MikeWard from Pennsylvania

4.41/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
On tap at Sabatinis in Exeter pa early this evening.

Usual splendid look from HF. Hazy mid orange body, small white head, perfect rings of lacing. Aroma mildly hoppy and tropical. On tasting, anything but mild. Smooth, hoppy, warming, great balance. Finish is where HF really shines. Progression of hoppy, tropical, sweet, warming, then that late bitter note.

Overall, a perfectly enjoyable beer at the end of a shift moving beer around.
Sep 21, 2024
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Reviewed by brewandbbq from New Hampshire

4.3/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
On tap at the Bench.

Presents hazy gold with a half-inch head of white. Moderate retention and lacing.
Fairly pungent in the nose with peach, mango, white grape.
Medium bodied with a soft mouthfeel.
Orange, peach, mango on the palate. Finishes with minimal malt, a balancing bitterness, and fairly juicy.
Sep 20, 2024
 
Rated: 4.74 by HopBelT from Belgium

Sep 01, 2024
 
Rated: 4.5 by cryptichead from Illinois

Mar 17, 2024
 
Rated: 4.74 by WaffleNugget from Vermont

Feb 10, 2024
 
Rated: 4.8 by AlpacaAlpaca from New York

Feb 09, 2024
 
Rated: 4.61 by saymike32 from New Jersey

Nov 11, 2023
 
Rated: 4.75 by Ultra-Plinian from Connecticut

Nov 06, 2023
 
Rated: 4.63 by stmoorea from Illinois

Oct 25, 2023
 
Rated: 5 by Kbrady10 from Maryland

Oct 20, 2023
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Reviewed by Hobbs87 from New York

4.19/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A very good IPA but really stunned it scored 100. Seems like BA is throwing out 100’s like candy to kids at Halloween.
Definitely a very good IPA with a citrus and a little sour flavor but still smooth. Again a really good IPA but just not top notch like a Heady.
Oct 20, 2023
 
Rated: 4.63 by WhackoMillah93 from Massachusetts

Jun 30, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by McBraniel from Virginia

Jun 25, 2023