Cumberland Mary Hop-Mas Ale

Brewed by Cumberland Brews
Style: India Pale Ale (IPA)
Louisville, Kentucky USA

Serve in Shaker, Tulip

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After warming up with a pint of Christmas Keister (also known as Kentucky Keister) I tried this gem of an IPA. I hope it is a regular seasonal and not a one-time release. Well done it strikes a perfect balance and the hoppiness only begins to get overwhelming in the last few sips.

Aroma / Appearance - Cloudy orange with a weak head the smell of warm cedar and willow brightened the bar area. The hops are definitely more pronounced than the malt but the latter still has some presence.

Flavor / Palate - Full and rich the mouthfeel suggests a night spent under the stars. Malt, oak, and grapefruit enrich the palate before a slightly bitter finish. As it warms more the finish becomes more aggressive until by the final sip it sticks to the throat for an hour. Well balanced and well made this has to be one of my favorite Cumberland releases to date.