Summit Brewing Company – Unchained Series – Batch 17 Harvest Fresh IPA

Summit Brewing Company – Unchained Series – Batch 17 Harvest Fresh IPA

IPA with fresh hops
BJCP Style:  14B. American IPA
ABV: 7%
IBU: 70
Bottled
Best By Date: 3/22/15
Tasting on: 12/29/14
Glass: Craft Pint

Aroma: Overtones of citrus and grapefruit hops, along with a bit of hop spiciness. Subtle undertones of yeast and dry malt.  9/10

Appearance: Copper body with excellent clarity. Off-white head with good retention. 9.5/10

Flavor: Hop bitterness begins the beer and gains more definition in the middle as citrus and grapefruit notes come through. Malt sweetness adds balance at the end while a bit of astringency shows up as well. Grapefruit bitterness lingers on for quite a while in the aftertaste. 18/20

Mouthfeel: Medium with moderate carbonation. Slight alcohol. 9/10

Overall Impression: A flavorful and interesting hop profile that is very bitter, but complemented well by malt sweetness.   47/50

Final Score: 93%