Hudson Valley Brewery Mistborne

Name: Hudson Valley Brewery Mistborne
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6282ce70aedfcf06ef60a6a9
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.28 (3145 reviews)

IPA Other 6 º

Hudson Valley Brewery

Mistborne is a multifaceted Wild Specialty Beer that exemplifies the brewery's signature approach to the style. It opens with an expressive bouquet of tropical fruit and white grape, driven by a heavy-handed dry-hopping of Citra and Hallertau Blanc. The addition of wheat and oat creates a velvety, opaque structure, while milk sugar provides a soft counterpoint to the sharp, lactic acidity of the wild fermentation. Expect layers of lemon zest, elderflower, and passionfruit to meld seamlessly with a creamy, dessert-like finish. This complex ale balances a bright, acidic snap with a plush, rounded palate that highlights the interplay between modern hopping and fermentation.

Appearance. Opaque, pale straw to light gold (4-6 SRM). Pours with a dense, creamy white head that shows moderate retention and fine lacing, characteristic of high-protein wheat and oat additions.

Aroma. High intensity. A dominant hop profile features Citra-driven lime and mango alongside Hallertau Blanc notes of white wine and gooseberry. A clean, sharp lactic tartness underpins the fruit, while a subtle, sweet creaminess from milk sugar emerges. Low grainy-sweet malt character.

Taste. Initial impression is a vibrant, lemony tartness followed by a wave of tropical fruit and white grape hop flavor. Bitterness is very low and masked by acidity. Hop flavors are prominent and fresh. The finish is clean and slightly lingering, with a balanced interplay between the sharp tartness and the creamy oat and wheat base.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a notable creaminess and silken texture from the oats and milk sugar. Moderate carbonation provides a refreshing lift. Alcohol warmth is negligible. Minimal astringency.

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