1/2 Nelson
La Cumbre Brewing Co.

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From:
La Cumbre Brewing Co.
 
New Mexico, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
+4 ratings needed
Avg:
4.38 | pDev: 5.48%
Ratings:
6 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 12, 2014
Added:
Sep 01, 2012
Wants:
  9
Gots:
  2
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 4.5 by Stoneman1 from Colorado

Dec 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by nzerbe from New York

Mar 03, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by ArchEnemyBrew from Washington

Jan 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Jan 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by injuredreserve from Louisiana

Oct 14, 2012
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Reviewed by largadeer from California

4.55/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
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Clear pale golden body topped by a clinging two-finger head. The nose is unadulterated nelson. Dank, floral, slightly oniony, reminiscent of gooseberry, marijuana, pineapple, gym socks and cat piss. There's little perceptible malt to the aroma. It's equally hop-forward on the tongue, but emphasizes the white grape and gooseberry flavors of the hop. There's a touch of weed and onion still, but it's less expressive than it is on the nose. Malt provides a crackery, clean and subdued backbone, though there's plenty of body. The beer isn't sweet, and it isn't particularly bitter either. It's really just a showcase for nelson sauvin hops. I love this hop, and this beer displays all of its complexities in a light, sessionable package.
Sep 01, 2012