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%