Nelson Single Hop
Hill Farmstead Brewery

Nelson Single HopNelson Single Hop
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From:
Hill Farmstead Brewery
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #15
ABV:
6%
Score:
97
Ranked #626
Avg:
4.38 | pDev: 6.62%
Reviews:
88
Ratings:
536
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 21, 2023
Added:
Sep 07, 2010
Wants:
  127
Gots:
  28
An American pale ale bittered, flavored, and dry-hopped exclusively with Nelson Sauvin.
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Ratings by irrevjim:
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Reviewed by irrevjim from Massachusetts

4.3/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
on tap at armsby abby
looks like a golden orange julius but better. orangy golden peach, opaque, head is thick and frothy, sticks around and leaves plenty of lacing.
smell, peach, citrus, grass, orange, melon, earth, a little bread
taste, citrussy fruity hops from start to finish, peach orange, earth, some biscuity malt
feel, medium in body, a little carbonation, earthy, smooth enough
overall it was an impressive fruit hop bomb, my first experience with straight nelson hops
Jul 28, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.25 by mjpolzin from Wisconsin

Nov 21, 2023
 
Rated: 4.42 by saymike32 from New Jersey

Sep 05, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by smartassboiler from Illinois

Aug 08, 2023
 
Rated: 4.74 by cd34 from Illinois

May 26, 2023
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Reviewed by DefenCorps from Oregon

4.2/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
On tap at John's on Hall.

A hazy orange with a dense white head with good retention and lacing. The nose is loaded with pungent Nelson hops. Loads of gooseberry, green grape, melon rind. So much Nelson that it takes on a mild grass note. Moderate juice. The palate opens with an unmistakable Nelson hop character. Bitter gooseberry juice, green grape, mild floral notes. Mineral rich white wine, honey. Drying, bitter finish with a touch of grass. Excellent.
May 13, 2023
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Reviewed by TheIPAHunter from California

4.24/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Deep orange west coast look. Nose is white grape and grass clippings. Taste is white wine, sweet grapes, grass, and pine resin. Soft, full mouthfeel. Big, prickly lingering bitterness. An ode to the single greatest hop ever produced.
Mar 08, 2023
 
Rated: 4.5 by paulish from New York

Nov 05, 2022
 
Rated: 4.33 by Newbeergeek1 from Maine

Jul 15, 2022
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Reviewed by jngls from Germany

4.42/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
3 months old. Can to wine glass.

L: Pours a hazy yellow with a pillowy white head that dissipates after a while and leaves plenty of lacing. Some floaters visible.

S: Tropical with notes of ripe citrus fruits and strawberries. Hoppy and a bit woody.

T: Subtle notes of pineapple, mango, strawberries and ripe white grapes. Medium sweetness with a slightly bitter finish. Malty, biscuity and a bit grassy.

F: Very juicy, even a bit sticky. Low carbonation. Quite full for a Pale.

O: Great Pale Ale that showcases the hop variety in an remarkable way. Nice mix of NZ hops and American craft. Very flavorful despite its low ABV. Not as crushable as other HF Pales (which isn‘t necessarily a bad thing).
Jun 27, 2022
 
Rated: 4.49 by brewskis from Indiana

Apr 29, 2022
 
Rated: 4.55 by Jstuart23 from North Carolina

Apr 10, 2022
 
Rated: 4.21 by benjaminsa from Vermont

Apr 09, 2022
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Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts

4.08/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Cloudy, burnt gold color. Moderate sized head from a reasonably violent pour. It settles to a film of minute bubbles but leaves ample and broad streaks on the glass.

Mostly white pepper nose (hops) and light tutti-fruity (malt). Subsequent smells draws out some weediness and other green organic matter. The strong aromas mellow as the beer settles.

The malt holds up as long as I don't swallow. That's the moment where the strong bitterness kicks in. The mouthfeel leans thinner, but the swallow makes it seem bigger. Either way, the carbonation is a bit muted. The finish is similar to sucking a hop pellet with a lot of black pepper spiciness dominating. Long, bitter aftertaste.
Apr 03, 2022
 
Rated: 4.48 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Jan 09, 2022
 
Rated: 4.65 by Yungcoolship from Wisconsin

Feb 05, 2021
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Reviewed by Hyptochrons from Massachusetts

4.52/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
wonderful biscuit and grainy character throughout, very clean beer that is perfect to showcase a single hop... this one brings plenty of grassy, floral, and earthy hop character, as well as an pungent grapefruit note that blends beautifully with hints of white grape and pineapple. nelson is such a cool hop and this pale ale perfectly displays its unique flavors.
Jan 01, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by pepesylvia from Pennsylvania

May 14, 2020
 
Rated: 4.42 by TangoJuliet from New York

Sep 13, 2019
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Reviewed by DaveMaciolek21 from New Jersey

4/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This ale. made with early harvest Nelson Sauvin hops, gives you more bready, grainy, earthy flavor, especially toward the aftertaste. It's a deep golden brew, with a moderate white head, and a new take on this New Zealand hop variety.
Sep 12, 2019
Nelson Single Hop from Hill Farmstead Brewery
Beer rating: 97 out of 100 with 536 ratings