Sunday, October 31, 2010

Starr Hill: Northern Lights IPA (American IPA) 6.5%

Drank From: bottle, poured into a tulip glass





Appearance: caramel, orange, two fingers of head, good lacing
Smell: slightly fruity, floral, hops
Taste: extra bitter, not very sweet
Mouth feel: light body, carbonation
Drinkability: easy to drink

Summary: I went to this brewery once last year. Their brat pizza is what I remember most. The flight of beers that I had was overshadowed by a longer pre-game at Devil’s Backbone Brewing Co. down the road. I ended up settling on a cask ale the day I visited Starr Hill, so I was happy to give the IPA another try when I saw it on a build your own sixer display. The extreme bitterness and big hop presence reminds me of Ranger IPA, especially with its limited sweetness.

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My Rating: B/3.55

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