Fresh Hop Green Mammoth - Laurelwood Public House & Brewery

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Washington

3.43/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Served in tulip. Poured a lightly hazy coppery orange color with over an inch and a half of just off-white head that had very good retention and lacing.

The aroma was a nice blend of malt and hops, somewhat of a surprise for a fresh hopped ImpIPA, but had a somewhat subdued presence.The flavors were a bit more malt forward than I was expecting, I had just finished a FH Pils by the same brewery that was a real hop-bomb, and this was a nicely balanced brew which was a pleasant surprise. The hops were mostly pine and citrus, with just a trace of a floral aspect around the edges.

The body was very full and smooth, again a pleasant surprise for the style. Drinkability was pretty good, a couple glasses would go down easily enough. Overall, a pretty good take on the style, and not the typical example of the style. Probably a must try if you see it.

Serving type: on-tap

09-28-2012 20:43:58 | More by beertunes