Wild West Stone Forest IPA
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What the brewers say
Modern West Coast IPA, Gold Medal Winner at 2023 Asia Beer Championship Big Hop intensity courtesy of Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe and Strata (we use various formats of each hop type). Big aroma and big complex flavors with a bitterness that does not overwhelm.
What our panel thought
"Oxidized diesel-forward hop aromatics, with background tropical fruit character. Interesting juicy fruit gum, that doesn't fade after chewing it for 5 seconds, the oxidation is hard to work through, however (understandable given the journey this beer took). You really have to dig in to find the subtle hop aromatics, but when you do, you discover notes of peach, lemon, earthy pine, and a hint of diesel. If this beer was fresh on tap, its radness would be evident. A nice tea-like bitterness punctuates the flavor profile with notes of stone fruit initially that slowly fade into a more resinous bitterness that lingers into the dry, mouth-coating bitter finish. Maintains a dry character without sacrificing body. Hop bitterness is present but modern, and not overwhelming."
What our editors thought
"Chunky, slightly sweaty hop nose with some pointed and dank American hops (late pick?). Interesting sweet and spicy flavor with a medium herbal bitterness, almost tea-like."
