Fresh Hop Fiend (2025): Krush
Stoup Brewing Brewery & Taproom

on tap
Moderate level of creamy, off-white head. Medium amber/gold appearance. Lots of freshly picked pine and cedar boughs, that dominates the aroma, though allows a bit of slightly spiced malt to show up in the background for support. Mostly pine, with lightly toasted malt and mixed citrus peel, makes up the taste.

Clear golden amber brew with abundant foam in the Belle-Vue Gueuze glass. Spicy aroma with grape. Tastes of citrus, grape skins, and pine with a very sharp finish and bitter aftertaste. Grapefruit juice flavor and a dry finish. The whole thing is just too over-hopped in spite of the interesting flavors and aromas. This will be put to better use hopping up something anemic from the back of the refrigerator. Dated 10/02/25 with "KRUSH" on the bottom rim just below the label. Purchased at the local Co-op market.

Poured from a 16 ounce can dated 10-2-25 into a tulip glass at 51 degrees.

Look- Pale gold, mildly hazy, white frothy head, slightly above average head retention and lacing.

Smell- Tangerine, mango, dank, floral, slight pine, medium strength of scent.

Taste- Tangerine, pine, pineapple, mango, between medium and high strength of flavor.

Feel- Medium body, average carbonation, moderately bitter, highly prickly, moderately creamy, mildly mouth warming, mildly dry finish.

Overall- Pale gold with mild hazy and slightly above average head retention and lacing. The bouquet was a pleasant mix of tangerine, mango, dank and floral notes. The flavor was tangerine with more pine than the nose, pineapple and mango. The mouthfeel consisted of medium body with a medium to high amount of fresh hop character. Overall this beer was solid in every aspect and delivered an enjoyable drinking experience.