Trillium Brewing Company Dialed In Sauvignon Blanc

Aroma: “Lots of fruit in the aroma. Hard to tell what’s from hops and what’s from a fruit addition. Alcohol evident—this beer is showing its strength! Not over hot however.” Flavor: “Tropical, stone fruit, peach, and banana. Very fruity overall. Moderately high sweetness that fades into moderate bitterness and moderately low acidity. There’s some alcohol warmth in there as well.” Overall: “Great fruity hop character with a distinctive mid-palate earth and spice note. Well-balanced on the finish, this allows the complexity to linger nicely on the tongue.”

Aroma: “Clean fruity floral and sweet spicy hops notes. Sweet toast and biscuit malt aromas. Slight citrus pith and a bit of pear. Interesting rice sweetness presents on retronasal.” Flavor: “Clean and light with a complexity from the rice not normally found in craft Pilsner. Hops are restrained but still bring a nice floral note. Finish is dry with a touch of the rice sweetness.” Overall: “Really easy-drinking beer. The rice adds a fun complexity and is well blended with the floral hops.”

__Aroma:__ “Gooseberry hops aroma, with light fruity lemon and medium grapefruit. A little spiciness with a touch of pine that complements the fruity esters and light malt aroma.” __Flavor:__ “Sweet and tart citrus at first, with notes of orange and pineapple, and moderate bitterness that lingers for a bit. Berry-flavored hops, with some spice and pine. A medium malt background and a light, fluffy body. Finishes with mango sweetness. So much is happening in this beer. It’s refreshing.” __Overall:__ “Not quite as chewy as other New England IPAs, but it’s a bit more spicy and bitter with the earthy pine notes. The tartness conflicts somewhat with the hops, but it’s not a very bitter IPA, so the conflict is minimized. This beer is not shy—it’s packed with juicy, delicious flavor.”