Bridge Brewing Company Hopilano IPA American IPA at 6.0% ABV (C$8.25 at Sundance Wine Market, 650 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 19-Aug-2016, reviewed 21-Aug-2016)
Appearance: cloudy to opaque medium amber with two fat fingers of creamy ivory head, good retention and patchy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: resiny pine, caramel malt, citrus, floral. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (6/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium-duration bitter finish. (3/5)
Meh. The malt is too pronounced, if you ask me, muddling the hops. I was hoping for bright, sharp, and citrusy, but instead it’s dull pine vying with sweet caramel for dominance. And it’s not even like it’s a DIPA, where keeping the malt on a leash can be difficult. Wouldn’t bother with this one again. (12/20)
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