Hop City 2020 - We Are Europe
Northern Monk Brew Co.
- From:
- Northern Monk Brew Co.
- England, United Kingdom
- Style:
- Imperial IPA
- ABV:
- 9.5%
- Score:
- +6 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.92 | pDev: 10.2%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- May 09, 2020
- Added:
- Mar 28, 2020
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
NO SCORE
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In the turbulent times we’re living through (as some persist with attempts to sever as many links between us and Europe as they can) we felt it was more important and appropriate than ever to strengthen links with to our friends on the continent and the vibrant beer communities to be found there.
This double IPA showcases HBC 692, one of the most exciting experimental varieties coming through Yakima Chief Ranches’ breeding program. It has an exceptionally high oil content which leads to a really resinous profile with prominent notes of pink grapefruit as well as pine and tropical fruit which make it suited to a wide range of IPA styles. We supported this with the unique pina colada character of Sabro and the signature tropical fruit vibrancy of Citra, both utilised in T90 pellet and CryoTM format.
A total of 32g/l of hopping across whirlpool and dry hop is supported by a New England IPA base loaded with multiple oat formats and some malted wheat; all ideal for building the silkiest and fullest mouthfeel for this juicy double IPA.
This double IPA showcases HBC 692, one of the most exciting experimental varieties coming through Yakima Chief Ranches’ breeding program. It has an exceptionally high oil content which leads to a really resinous profile with prominent notes of pink grapefruit as well as pine and tropical fruit which make it suited to a wide range of IPA styles. We supported this with the unique pina colada character of Sabro and the signature tropical fruit vibrancy of Citra, both utilised in T90 pellet and CryoTM format.
A total of 32g/l of hopping across whirlpool and dry hop is supported by a New England IPA base loaded with multiple oat formats and some malted wheat; all ideal for building the silkiest and fullest mouthfeel for this juicy double IPA.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by JamFuel from Sweden
4.19/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.19/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a hazy light orange with fine, soapy head.
Smell is juicy and intense, with notes of melon, gooseberries, stonefruit and grapefruit, with a hint of sweetness.
Taste is intense, dank and jucy. Notes of melon, gooseberries, stonefruits and grapefruit. Soft, but steady bitterness and quite resinous on the finish.
Mouthfeel is medium, soft, and slghtly undercarbonated.
Overall, a powerful DIPA that hides it's ABV very well.
Mar 31, 2020Smell is juicy and intense, with notes of melon, gooseberries, stonefruit and grapefruit, with a hint of sweetness.
Taste is intense, dank and jucy. Notes of melon, gooseberries, stonefruits and grapefruit. Soft, but steady bitterness and quite resinous on the finish.
Mouthfeel is medium, soft, and slghtly undercarbonated.
Overall, a powerful DIPA that hides it's ABV very well.
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