Trichrome - Fresh Hop (2021)
Alma Mader Brewing

 

 

Received from @harrison8. The can is undated but I know it's fresh because it's the 2021 release. Poured into a pint glass. It pours a bright orange with a large, foamy, bright white head and thick, long-lasting lacing. The smell is fresh and fruity: Lemon, grapefruit, orange, melon, and floral hops. Great nose! The taste opens with tart lemon and grapefruit, along with orange and melon. The Yakima Chief hops add some spicy notes to the fruitiness of the Citra and Mosaic. The Simcoe adds earthy pine needles and clean bitterness. This ale has lively carbonation and drinks easily at 7% ABV. Overall, this is a great fresh hop IPA from the heartland. I'm very happy to have had the opportunity to try it.

Pours a dark orange with a heavy haze to the transparency. Head is two fingers of off-white foam. Aroma is pineapple, papaya, grapefruit, and grassy hops with a lovely little display of tropical fruits out front. Really bright. Flavor profile is even more bright, hitting pineapple, papaya, grapefruit, orange zest, and grassy hops along the way. It finishes juicy, allowing those tropical fruits to shine thru right at the end. Mouth feel is medium in thickness with a creamy texture throughout. Overall, a bright, tropical fruit forward IPA that is incredibly lively and delightful.

Served in a 15.5oz Speigalau tulip from a 16oz can.