Brew Review #112
Ithaca Flower Power India Pale Ale
American IPA
Ithaca, Ithaca, New York, USA
I RATE THIS BEER: 94
RELEASE: Occasional // THE ABV. 7.5% | IBU’s. 75 // THE NOSE: Dried Mango, Peach Ice Cream, Juicy Fruit Chewing Gum, Lime Preserve, Condensed Milk // THE TASTE: Papaya, Boiled & Buttered French Haricots Vert, Canned Pineapple, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Pepper, Hollandaise Sauce // THE BOTTOMLINE: Buttery honeysuckle aroma and pine syrup flavor abound in this extremely enticing and oft overlooked gift to hop addicts. There aren't too many IPA’s on the East Coast that vibe the pure spruce and sweet pollen characteristics of Russian River’s phenomenal India Pale Ales or the sweet honey bee boosted joy of fresh ‘Bell’s Hopslam,’ this though is an example that possesses both in equal measure while never straying from it's generously malted and robust British heritage. If you haven't already, you should seriously consider this next time you’re prowling for New World hop bombs. // THE BACKBONE: Two-Row and Honey Malts, Columbus, Cascade, Ahtanum, Simcoe, Amarillo and Centennial Hops // PRICE POINT: $13 | 6x 12oz bottles //