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Southern Tier Hoppe

Southern Tier Hoppe

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An American Strong Ale brewed by
Southern Tier Brewing Company

Lakewood, New York USA

bottled
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on tap
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3463.66/5.03.66/5.0Special8%64.9 Trappist glass P  Stats

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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 Indra (1825), Prairie Village, Kansas, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20

Jul 22, 2008  
22oz. bottle. Fruity, hoppy nose, leafy, floral and citric with notes of lemon, faintly sweet pale malt, spice and pine. Clear medium golden color with a lasting, fine head leaving sheets of thin lacing. Flavor profile is a combination of prominent, lasting, bitter and spicy hops, gently doughy malt sweetness, orange, lemon and apricot fruitiness, and touches of peppery, warming alcohol lasting long into the finish. Tingly and active on the palate, body is medium-full. An interesting creation, this is.

 dm9831 (571), Monee, Illinois, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Aug 19, 2008  
hazy golden color, thin head, with some lacing. aroma is wonderfully hoppy grapefruit and hints of pine. flavor is all bittery citrusy hoppiness. beauty pine finish which lingers. not a hop bomb, but a more delicate hop hop experience, enjoyable none-the-less. a respectable 8% abv remains fairly well hidden.


 EricE (209), Beltsville, Maryland, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
Aug 10, 2008  
Orange - gold pour with a thin white head. Very clear. Not much of an aroma, some hearty grains and yeast and a bit of sweetness. Very grainy, almost corn flake like taste. Alcohol is noticeable but not overpowering . A bit of sweetness and fruit. Alcohol leaves a lasting aftertaste. This stuff isn’t bad, but a pale ale should be easy to drink and refreshing. Making this imperial doesn’t really add anything except a huge amount of alcohol and I think in this case it only hurt the beer.


 Trev (479), Lakeville, Minnesota, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/516/20
Aug 8, 2008  
bomber: Pours a hazy pale gold with a medium tight white head. Aroma is light caramel malt and honey under a good dose of citrus hop Flavour is a good balance. pine and citrus hop with a medium malt body pushing through. A hint of alc in the finish but nothing too hot.


 AmEricanbrew (907), Left Coast, Louisiana, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Aug 7, 2008  
Clear light amber with a fleeting head. Nice grassy, sweet malt aroma. Smooth medium body with mild carbonation. Good pale malt sweetness carrying flavors of pine sap and floral hops. Has a mild alcohol bitterness to finish. Enjoyed this one.


Chipper (45), Red Lion, Pennsylvania, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/517/20
Aug 6, 2008  
A dork yellow color with a huge head. Hoppy and little fruit aroma. The hops are strong but not over powering. The alchahol is well hidden as this is a very drinkable brew.




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