Culminating a 15-year quest to grasp the West Coast IPA, one of many world’s most extremely regarded brewers has unveiled a beer that units new requirements for what an IPA may be. Firestone Walker brewmaster Matt Brynildson has taken his mastery of hopping strategies over time and rolled it into one beer – Firestone Walker Hopnosis IPA – a full-bodied, well-blended, explosively tropical IPA.
The key behind Hopnosis is a proprietary mix of hops from throughout the globe together with New Zealand and the Pacific Northwest, together with the usage of Cryo Hops® expertise to separate, protect and intensify the hop elements, leading to a sturdy but clean beer.
GSN’s Remarks: Freshly sliced pineapple notes open up the palate, with a session-like bitterness. However, don’t be fooled. It is a 6.7% abv brew that can put you beneath its spell. The physique is gentle, summery and with a creamy mouthfeel. The hop mix actually is excellent right here, making a cohesive entire whereby you possibly can style the malt, the hops and the minerality of the water. When many firms are nonetheless pushing hops to 11, it’s refreshing to have a extra balanced tackle the type. Cheers to Firestone! GSN Ranking: A
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