Hip Slang
Blue Stallion Brewing Co.

Admittedly jumping aboard the hype train, Blue Stallion isn't about to let a trend escape them. They devise a light bodied, light flavored hazy pale ale and then roll a generous amount of grapefruit for extra, fruity measure.

Hazy yellow but not uncommon to standard hoppy ale, Hip Sang entices the nose with a brisk and hoppy perfume of citrus, however the grapefruit flavor kicks this scent into hyper gear. Underneath its frothy white cap lies an initial palate of mild sweetness hinging on honey, light graham cracker and a soft suggestion of powdered sugar.

The fruit continues to expand on the middle palate, especially after the malt sweetness begins to subside. White grapefruit commands the attention but a backdrop of lime, yuzu and honeydew are never far behind. The bitter and sour combination of grapefruit leads to a hoppy late palate of light pine resins, citrus peel and a peppery gin and tea lasting taste.

Medium light in body, the beer evades the creaminess and malt balance that's become necessary for hazy IPA, but as a new wave pale ale with a fruit forward flare makes the beer a highly refreshing, rewarding and palate stripping crispness. It's a delicious taste of summer anytime of year.