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Southern Tier Hoppe

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bottled
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
5273.66/5.03.65/5.0Special8%72.5Snifter, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
We craft this much like a sculptor who uses only a hammer and chisel to shape stone into a masterpiece. Hoppe is spawned of these few essentials: barley, wheat, hops, yeast and water. This limited palette is an exercise in minimalism, with refined elements which are deliberately selected. This simple combination creates a golden shimmering brew infused with delicate aromas. The artful nature of this beer is exposed with the first taste. As the malt and hops created a composition of flavors, and elegant finish leaves an impression that your tastes will not soon forget. Don't be deceived by th innocence of Hoppe. Please enjoy in moderation.
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0110x011 (20), Dana Point, California, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/53/103/58/20
Oct 25, 2008  
pours a pale orange with a thick two finger head. Nose is all hops, citrusy and floral. Pure hops on the palate, with little malt backbone to back it up. Major bitter bite at the end, with notable alchohol burn. Dry and astringent. This beer proves that a beer is not made by hops alone. Not one that I’ll revisit.


 ketchepillar (478), Viña del Mar, Chile
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Oct 15, 2008  
A great mix of sweetness and dryness. Great orange and lime citrus. Palate is perhaps a bit too thin but just right on the carbonation for this style. Finishes with a soft, flowery, citrus goodness. Slightly metallic, but it doesn’t take away from the beer really.


 hillfiiiiire (284), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Oct 15, 2008  
Pours a golden yellow with a thinnish white head that leaves some pretty solid lacing. The aroma is gentle citrus hops and a little grapefruit with a little caramel sweetness. Flavor is quite gentle with citrus hops making themselves known. Finish lasts for a good fruity while. Quite enjoyable beer.


 thickfreakness (130), AUSTIN, Texas, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Oct 13, 2008  
Pours hazy orange, only a little head. Aroma is sweet citrus and some caramel sweetness. Flavor is much of the same with sort of a metallic finish. Smooth yet slightly syrupy at times. Sort of enjoyable but I wouldn’t reach for this again.


 Cletus (5052), Connecticut, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/103/511/20
Oct 12, 2008  
Pours gold with a nice white head. Smells of bitter citrus, resiny. Tastes bitter with a sweet syruppy finish. Not seeing the draw to this one.


 thewolf (5725), Kolding, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/513/20
Oct 11, 2008  
Bottle. [thank you, myrup]
Pours clear golden with a nice, staying, creamy, white head. Aroma is hoppy, light pineapple, grapefruit and maltiness. Fine, creamy mouthfeel. Flavour is powerful, vinious, sweet malts and lots of hoppy flavour. There is far too much maltiness and sweetness in here, but the hops are very nice.


 scrizzz (1265), kirkland, Washington, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/103/515/20
Oct 9, 2008  
Bomber sent from lilbeerdoctor, thanks! Very impressive nose, the heavy, complex tropical aromas of hops came straight from the bottle as I opened it. Golden hue, thick whitish head with a yellow tint. Very good beer, sharply bitter and clean and in many ways exactly what I was looking for. Lots of pale malt with more hop complexity than I expected from only two varities. Didn’t get the wheat though.


 ratman197 (3187), Arvada, Colorado, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/104/513/20
Oct 7, 2008  
Bomber poured a clear golden yellow with a small lingering white head. Aromas of wheat, earthiness, citrus and a hint of pine. Palate was medium bodied and smooth. Flavors of wheat, straw, orange zest and light grapefruit with a smooth ligfhtly dry lingering bitter finish.



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