Double Galaxy - Hill Farmstead Brewery

fvernon

Indiana

4.43/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Thanks much to gn0sis! About as fresh as I can manage and poured into a Deschutes snifter.

It's murky... cloudy... sort of like looking at melted butterscotch, except for the beautiful pearl head that leaves a good deal of lacing on the sides of the glass. I wasn't expecting such a translucent sheen, but I like it. The smell is... of... wait for it... Galaxy hops! no kidding! these are an earthy hop, sort of like smelling a peony in a pine forest. a bit of honeycomb comes through as well.

The taste is on the bitter side, but comfortably so with caramel on the sides of the tongue (as well as clementine, navel orange, and just a hint of berry sweetness). It goes down incredibly smooth with a clean aftertaste. The mouthfeel is a bit thin at first - it enters just on the watery side, but seems to thicken as it moves toward the throat and leaves just a bit of film. The transitional nature isn't quite doing it for me, but it's a small hiccup in an otherwise outstanding brew.

This was my first taste of Hill Farmstead. I blew the chance last time I was in Burlington, but glad I took the time here. Galaxy is a really wonderful brew, showcasing the quality of the hop variety in a subtle but focused manner. I'd certainly have this again.

Serving type: growler

04-16-2012 23:12:30 | More by fvernon

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

Kentucky

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

Atomicskis5

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%

04-12-2013 12:29:55 | More by Atomicskis5

coffygrinder

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%

04-10-2013 11:48:30 | More by coffygrinder

ArchEnemyBrew

Washington

4.75/5  rDev +2.8%

04-10-2013 02:13:18 | More by ArchEnemyBrew

Rustle47

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +8.2%

04-07-2013 12:21:40 | More by Rustle47

Seakyden

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +8.2%

04-03-2013 01:22:47 | More by Seakyden

mklisz

New Hampshire

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%

04-01-2013 18:45:58 | More by mklisz

leschkie

California

3.75/5  rDev -18.8%

03-31-2013 18:19:03 | More by leschkie

HopLuva

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +8.2%

03-31-2013 18:17:48 | More by HopLuva