Style: New England-style IPA

ABV: 7.5 IBU: 57.0

97/100

Aroma:	12
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	19
Mouthfeel:	5

Hop Butcher The Jewels

What the brewers say

“Mosaic and Vic Secret-hopped double India pale ale. Tropical, citrus, and pine flavors.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Soft tropical fruit with a pleasant underlying tartness and hints of grassy bitterness. Fresh grapefruit juice, orange, lemon, lime, and peach plus berries, mango, and oats.”

Flavor: “Lush tropical-fruit character—grapefruit and mango paired with a rich, chewy body that doesn’t come across overly sweet, but still balances the hops character well. Bitter finish without being overwhelming. Lingering hints of grapefruit rind and ripe mango, with a soft mineral character. A bit of both worlds.”

Overall: “Tasty as hell. A great rich and complex hazy IPA.”

What our editors thought

Review printed in: The Annual IPA Issue (August-September 2018) (View All Issues)

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