Society & Solitude #4
Hill Farmstead Brewery

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

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.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.