Hop Song IPA
Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co.

 

 

 

 

 

The beer is a bright golden color. Light haze. Fluffy white head. Decent retention. The aroma is fruity and bright. Lots of hops. Mango, pineapple, tangerine, mint. Sweet and fresh. Some mild chalky yeast flavor. Little malt character, just some simple pale malt sweetness. Fairly dry. Medium juicy hoppiness. Dry finish. Mild to moderate bitterness. Light feel. Very solid IPA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type: 500ml bottle (16.9 oz.)
Glass: Karl Strauss pint glass
From: Beer Advocate’s Toner
Price: N/A
Purchased: N/A; Received on Feb. 18, 2015
Consumed: Feb. 25, 2015
Misc.: Batch 376; Bottled on Jan. 10, 2015

Thanks Tony!

Poured a golden, pale, hazy color with about three fingers of white, rocky head. Average amount of bubble streams coming up from the bottom. Nicely, layered, foamy, spiderweb lacing on the sides of the glass. Above average retention. (Sight - 4.00)

Smelled a nice tropical wallop to start. Also got Citra, floral, grapefruit, pineapple, mango, tangerine, nectarine, pine, Amarillo and caramel. Very nice on the nose. (Smell - 4.50)

Taste wasn’t nearly as good in the beginning, but got better as it went down. Got bitter tropical hops, wet Cascade, Citra, sharp grapefruit pulp, sugary caramel, pineapple, nectarine, tangerine, orange rind, mango and slight Amarillo. (Taste - 3.75)

Medium body. Creamy texture. Average-to-lively carbonation. Long, bitter finish. (Feel - 4.00)

Really liked this beer. A couple of my ratings were probably on the higher end, but I did like it. Nice IPA. (Overall - 4.00)

4.02 | 90 | A-

 

 

 

 

This pours a golden tan. There’s a great, vibrant fresh spice kick to the nose. Lots of citrusy aromas with a fruity flavored finish.

This was a tasty one.

Pretty good. Prett color but not filtered clear. Amazing tropcal nose. Nothing too spectacular, I wish the finish had slightly more bitterness. Very solid offering still, great flavor.