Coast Range IPA

Formerly brewed at Coast Range Brewing Co.
Style: India Pale Ale (IPA)
Gilroy, California USA

Serve in Shaker, Tulip

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Clear orangish gold color with a large off-white head. Honey, bread, and citrus hops aroma. Bitter citrus hops flavor, with a nice balance of sweet honey and bread. Crisp, feel with a dry finish.

Initial hoppy, bready/yeasty aroma evolved into that of "freshly added" hops. Very reminiscent of the aroma just after adding hops to a boiling batch of homebrew. Amber color with a slight, creamy head and decent lace on the side of the glass. A few fine bubbles continued to emerge from the bottom of the glass several minutes after pouring. Hop flavor was also remiscent of the "homebrew" aroma but improved as the beer warmed. Hops dominated, but a clean maltiness was present in the background. Lingering, bitter aftertaste that almost bordered on harshness. Medium-bodied palate with ample carbonation. A mouth couting sensation remained for 10 or 15 seconds after each sip.