Double Galaxy - Hill Farmstead Brewery

Hojaminbag

Colorado

4.58/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Hill Farmstead Galaxy Imperial Single Hop IPA has a hazy body that is a mix of orange and yellow hues. The off-white head is thin yet very solid looking, and the retention and lacing are both pretty good.

The aroma is very nice. Lots of citrus, passion fruit, a little bit of leafy hop flavor. Just a hint of pale malt lingers in the background.

Galaxy hops rock. The best way to prove that point might be by trying this IIPA from Hill Farmstead. The flavors are extremely juicy and fruity, with an array of citrus flavors that are not dominated by grapefruit. Hints of passion fruit and lemon also come through. The bitterness is low relative to the hop flavor, and relative to the style, moderate is the strongest I could describe it. The malt is very understated, with just a hint of cracker and bread from what tastes like a malt bill lead by pale malts. The finish has some more hop flavors, with a grassy, fresh taste to them and a little bit more bitterness.

The body is very nice, with a smooth creamy feeling and just a little tongue-rattling bitterness.

This is a IIPA that is worth seeking out for fans of the style, as it is one of the few best that I have ever had. Hill Farmstead absolutely crushes hoppy styles, and this and Ephraim are prime examples of that.

Serving type: on-tap

01-29-2012 23:07:16 | More by Hojaminbag

doremite

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%

06-13-2013 20:18:17 | More by doremite

ComRock12

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%

06-13-2013 12:40:56 | More by ComRock12

mtchaput

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -13.4%

06-11-2013 23:00:56 | More by mtchaput

Jslay013

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%

06-09-2013 16:23:47 | More by Jslay013

heffnate77

New York

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%

06-07-2013 19:16:22 | More by heffnate77

callmemickey

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -13.4%

06-03-2013 16:36:42 | More by callmemickey

Mopps

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -8%

05-29-2013 19:49:17 | More by Mopps

crawlhome

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%

05-26-2013 01:28:40 | More by crawlhome

Bearded_Infamy

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +2.8%

05-24-2013 18:41:38 | More by Bearded_Infamy

SpdKilz

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%

05-22-2013 13:11:29 | More by SpdKilz

jbeervt

Vermont

4.75/5  rDev +2.8%

05-20-2013 21:30:58 | More by jbeervt

coryking

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%

05-17-2013 05:46:39 | More by coryking

weonfire

Illinois

4.74/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Pour this from a HF Growler. 5 days old. Still...perfect. Amazing.

A - Golden, huge white fluffy 2 finger white head. Perfect thick patch lacing up to high beer point.

S - HUGE citrus, gummy lemon/orange/grapefruit.

T - tart grapefruit, lemon, orange peel, dry and pine. finish: bitter (9/10) very acidic, no booze.

M - creamy, frothy, full body, gummy, high viscosity, grapefruit is a def lingerer.

O - Literally tastes like grapefruit - the fruit. nose is extraordinary, closest beer to an actual fruit i've ever tasted. Dry not sweet. I just happen to prefer a bit sweeter. Best IIPA I have ever had. Personal opinion: Double Galaxy > Heady Topper > Pliny the Elder.

Serving type: growler

05-14-2013 02:15:45 | More by weonfire

lpayette

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%

05-12-2013 19:53:17 | More by lpayette

akukucka

New York

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%

05-12-2013 18:28:46 | More by akukucka

Tibs

New Hampshire

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%

05-12-2013 10:33:24 | More by Tibs

Hopbully

Virginia

5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-12-2013 05:52:29 | More by Hopbully

SPRichard

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%

05-11-2013 17:03:22 | More by SPRichard

justforrazors

Missouri

5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-10-2013 01:51:11 | More by justforrazors

goalie33

New York

5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-08-2013 16:10:44 | More by goalie33

caguiar

New Hampshire

4.75/5  rDev +2.8%

05-06-2013 21:41:05 | More by caguiar

wsnich

Texas

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%

05-02-2013 15:47:56 | More by wsnich

Hopheadhiker

New York

5/5  rDev +8.2%

04-25-2013 17:01:47 | More by Hopheadhiker

nollie77

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +2.8%

04-16-2013 03:51:20 | More by nollie77