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Three Hills Brewing Happy Hour
Imperial IPA 6.8 º
Happy Hour is an intensely aromatic Double IPA that emphasizes the modern hop profile of Mosaic and Simcoe. On the nose, it delivers a punchy bouquet of tropical mango, ripe blueberry, and zesty passionfruit, underpinned by a distinct resinous pine character from the Simcoe hops. The palate follows suit with layers of citrus and stone fruit, supported by a clean, neutral graininess that allows the high bitterness to shine without being harsh. Despite its 6.8% strength, it maintains the dry, drinkable finish expected of the style, leaving a lingering, pine-forward aftertaste that invites another sip.
Appearance. Gold to light orange-copper (8-11 SRM) with a moderate-sized, persistent, off-white head that leaves light lacing. Displays good clarity, though a very slight haze is present from the intensive dry-hopping.
Aroma. High intensity hop aroma dominated by Mosaic-derived notes of mango, papaya, and mixed berries, paired with the earthy pine and grapefruit resin of Simcoe. Malt character is low and neutral-grainy, allowing a clean fermentation profile with minimal esters to showcase the hops.
Taste. Strong, complex hop flavors mirroring the aroma with citrus and tropical fruit at the fore. Bitterness is firm and high but remains smooth and lacks harshness. Supportive malt is low, soft, and unobtrusive with no significant caramel. The finish is medium-dry and clean with a lingering hoppy aftertaste.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light to medium body with a smooth, oily texture from the hop resins. Carbonation is moderate-high. Alcohol warmth is very light and restrained, contributing to high drinkability without any astringency.
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