Sierra Nevada Brewing Company – Hop Hunter IPA

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company – Hop Hunter IPA

IPA
BJCP Style: 14B. American IPA
ABV: 6.2
IBU: 60
Bottle
Bottled on: 2/27/15
Tasting on: 3/25/15
Glass: Craft Pint

Aroma: Overtones of dank and floral hops. Undertones of citrus hops. 9.5/10

Appearance: Golden with a bright white head. Good clarity. 8.5/10

Flavor: Hop bitterness in the beginning followed by a clean middle. A bit of malt background shows up at the end along with slightly dank hops and dull grapefruit hops. The aftertaste has some hop resin and a bit of cooked vegetable which detracts. 16/20

Mouthfeel: Medium-light body with moderate carbonation. No alcohol. 8/10

Overall Impression: An average IPA with an excellent aroma. 42.5/50

Final Score: 85%