Foothills Hoppyum IPA
6.3% ABV, 8 SRM, 70 IBU
Enjoyed 7.20.2014
Observations: This IPA from Foothills Brewery pours a wonderful deep copper color with a very thin white head. The aroma of this particular bottle was almost non-existent, although perhaps it was because it had been in my fridge for a month. The lack of aroma didn’t seem to impact the flavor as a solid clean bitterness came through. There is a hint of malt sweetness that really balances well with the bright citrus and slight pine notes. The medium mouth feel and slightly dry finish really round this beer out and leave you wanting another.
Conclusion: In a hop crazed world this IPA stands out with outstanding citrus flavor and a clean bitterness that balances well. A balanced IPA may sound like an odd term but it seems an apt description. Although a blast of hop aroma would have been nice it very well could be the longer-than-normal storage time.
--Ben
