Samuel Adams Nitro IPA

Name: Samuel Adams Nitro IPA
Brand: Beer
SKU: 68af3fcc1603da0c8abbb7d7
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.25 (20202 reviews)

American IPA 7.5 º 100 IBU

Samuel Adams - The Boston Beer Company

This American IPA offers a unique sensory juxtaposition, merging the assertive bite of a 7.5% ABV ale with the velvety elegance of nitrogen. The pour creates a mesmerizing cascade, settling into a dense, creamy cap that releases potent aromas of resinous pine and bright citrus. On the palate, the brawny hop intensity is immediately apparent, delivering a firm bitterness that is softened by the nitro-driven texture. Clean, grainy malts provide a subtle foundation for the zesty hop oils to shine. It finishes with a long, flavorful, and remarkably smooth resonance, characteristic of a well-crafted American IPA enhanced by nitrogen’s softening effect.

Appearance. Medium gold to light amber (8-10 SRM). Exceptionally dense, creamy, long-lasting off-white head with tight bubbles and significant lacing; displays a cascading effect upon pouring. Brilliant clarity beneath the foam.

Aroma. High hop intensity featuring pungent notes of pine resin and citrus zest. Low, clean, crackery malt sweetness provides a neutral base. Fermentation profile is very clean, lacking significant yeast esters or phenols.

Taste. Leading with a bold hop-forward impression of grapefruit and evergreen sap. Malt flavor is low and brawny, providing just enough structure to support the high hop bitterness (60-70 IBU range). The nitrogen treatment rounds out the sharp edges of the hops, leading to a medium-dry, lingering finish that remains hoppy and clean without harshness.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a creamy, silky, and velvety mouthfeel due to nitrogenation. Carbonation is perceived as very low and fine. A smooth, light alcohol warmth is present, reflecting the 7.5% ABV, but it remains well-integrated with no astringency.

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