Hill Farmstead Brewery Three Magic Letters

Name: Hill Farmstead Brewery Three Magic Letters
Brand: Beer
SKU: 66e4cfc93cdb80999a019ebf
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Rating: 4.25 (9220 reviews)

American IPA 6.2 º

Hill Farmstead Brewery

This American IPA showcases a sophisticated hop profile driven by the synergy of Nelson, Riwaka, and Simcoe. The aroma is immediately striking, featuring the signature white wine and crushed gooseberry notes of Nelson paired with the vibrant pink grapefruit and passion fruit brightness of Riwaka. Simcoe anchors the sensory experience with a layer of resinous pine and earthy citrus. Built upon a lean, grainy malt base that permits these varieties to remain at the forefront, the palate transition is crisp and refreshing. It concludes with a firm, clean bitterness and a dry finish characteristic of the style, balancing modern hop saturation with classic drinkability.

Appearance. Pours a brilliant pale gold to deep yellow (6-8 SRM) with a massive, frothy white head that exhibits excellent persistence and leaves intricate lacing on the glass. Clarity is high, though a very faint, luminous haze may be present.

Aroma. High-intensity hop aroma featuring dominant notes of white grape, tropical passion fruit, and citrus zest. Secondary layers of pine resin and a subtle floral quality emerge as the glass warms. The malt presence is low and clean, reminiscent of fresh crackers, supporting a neutral fermentation profile.

Taste. The initial impression is hop-forward, delivering flavors of grapefruit, gooseberry, and melon. A firm, medium-high bitterness provides structure without being harsh. The malt flavor is low, offering a subtle grainy sweetness that quickly yields to a dry, hoppy finish. Aftertaste is clean with lingering resinous and citrus notes.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, almost creamy texture and medium-high carbonation that provides a lively tingle on the tongue. There is a very light, well-integrated alcohol warmth and no detectable astringency.

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