Big Hand Brewing Alto

Name: Big Hand Brewing Alto
Brand: Beer
SKU: 690250651603da322c63c5eb
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.61 (11 reviews)

Session IPA 4 º

Big Hand Brewing

This session-strength American IPA presents a vibrant bouquet of tropical and stone fruit. A foundational blend of Chinook, Columbus, and Mosaic provides a bright citrus core and a balanced, soft bitterness. The profile is elevated by a heavy dry-hop of Idaho 7 and Nectaron, imparting intense layers of ripe mango and passionfruit. Despite its lower alcohol content, the beer maintains the classic hop-forward character of the style, supported by a lean, grainy malt base. The result is a refreshing, aromatic ale that delivers high-impact hop saturation while remaining exceedingly drinkable and crisp on the finish.

Appearance. Medium gold with a slight haze. Topped by a medium-sized, white, persistent head that leaves moderate lacing on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity hop aroma dominated by mango, passionfruit, and stone fruit. Substantial citrus notes of grapefruit and orange are present, backed by a faint resinous pine. Malt is low and clean, offering a light cracker-like scent.

Taste. Initial impression is hop-forward with intense flavors of tropical fruit and zesty citrus. Low grainy malt sweetness provides a neutral foundation. Bitterness is moderate and clean, leading into a dry, crisp finish. The aftertaste lingers with notes of citrus peel and stone fruit.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a smooth, non-astringent texture. Carbonation is moderate-high, providing a refreshing prickle on the tongue. No perceptible alcohol warmth.

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