Style: Brut IPA

ABV: 7.9 IBU: 20.0

86/100

Aroma:	10
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	18
Mouthfeel:	4

Stoudts Queen of Hops Brut IPA

What the brewers say

Brewed using Pilsner and pale-ale malts and flaked rice for added dryness. Then dry hopped with loads of Citra, Amarillo, and Azacca for a pungent yet crisp flavor!

What our panel thought

High carbonation and wine-like nose with an aggressive resinous hops profile. The dry finish and high bitter-ness, with spice, onion, and tar hops notes combine for a bracing edge on the swallow. None of the light, fruity, tropical notes. More of an old-school West Coast IPA.

What our editors thought

Brut goes Belgian as the phenolic yeast ester evokes a distinctly saison note. A touch of yeasty bitterness hits quickly on the sip and overwhelms any more delicate hops notes.

Review printed in: Let's Play IPA (Aug-Sept 2019) (View All Issues)

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