American IPA - Yellowhammer Brewing

GPHarris

Alabama

4/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

a - poured a three-fingers thick rocky off-white and creamy head into a tumbler that left great lacing and sheeting throughout. the body was a bright amber color.
s - orange citrus peel with a hint of pine.
t - caramel malts with piney hops. very balanced.
m - creamy and smooth.
o - brewer said this would be overcarbonated and it was. lots of potential here for a really good AIPA.

Serving type: bottle

11-09-2012 15:36:39 | More by GPHarris

STKPICR0720

Alabama

4.55/5  rDev +17.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Great brew. Glad they were able to have the Simcoe back in house to brew this beer. The Columbus and Simcoe really bring this IPA forward and in your face. Very smooth IPA that smells like a IIPA. Balanced and smooth IPA. I love the dank aroma. Well worth seeking out. Bottle or tap

Serving type: on-tap

06-03-2013 20:06:41 | More by STKPICR0720

GratefulEdd

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

05-17-2013 00:18:57 | More by GratefulEdd

Jacurdy60

Alabama

3.23/5  rDev -16.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A-Pours a burn orange/brown color with a towering, 3 finger white head with good retention. Effervescent bubbles continue to work their way up top. Foam coats the glass as I drink but leaves no lacing. A very pretty brew, indeed.

S-Overpowering presence of astringent alcohol, almost smells like rubbing alcohol. Bitter hops. Doesn't smell pleasant at all.

T-Bitter hops, astringent alcohol. The alcohol is overpowering and not warming like most would prefer. Very simple, which is not a bad thing, but when the simplicity is between astringent alcohol and bitter hops, it doesn't make for the best combination. As it warms, there is a very slight touch of malted sweetness in the background which is redeeming

MF- This brew has a nice, thick body and is not too carbonated. Finish is sticky and very satisfying

O-A simple, decent IPA. Not the best AL has to offer. I prefer Back40s Freckle Belly, Good People's IPA and Snakehandler, and Avondale IPA over this.

Serving type: on-tap

04-13-2013 22:23:44 | More by Jacurdy60

allenc85

Alabama

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

11-30-2012 23:04:37 | More by allenc85

NegligancE

Alabama

4.08/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured, a beautiful light golden amber with generous off white head. Nose lead with a floral citrus aroma and a slightly soapy back note. Initial tasting brought an understated sweetness backed by a piney hop characteristic. Overall experience was clean and crisp. A very refreshing IPA with great hopping and an adequate level of malt. I'm from AL, and this is my favoring offering of the genre, thus far.

Serving type: bottle

10-09-2012 22:38:57 | More by NegligancE

JSeabrookeFox

4/5  rDev +3.4%

06-08-2012 06:35:28 | More by JSeabrookeFox

BattleRoadBrewer

Massachusetts

4.05/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Served draft at the Nook in Huntsville. Had a flight of four local beers and picked Yellowhammer American IPA for a full serving.

Pours a deep amber with a hint of orange color. Moderate fluffy head dropped quickly leaving modest lace.

Nose is crisp citrus and pine mix, with light toasty and fresh malt back.

Caramel and grapefruit taste, with a lingering bitterness.

Body is a little light for the distinctive flavor. Fluffy carbonation flows gracefully over the tongue, that lingering bitterness feels a bit minty.

Overall a very fine example of an IPA. Reminds me of SNPA but with a fluffier mouthfeel and without the grassiness. A great choice if you're looking to grab an IPA in northern 'bama, competes favorably with nationally distributed IPAs. First class beer that doesn't need local beer charity to justify it. Would be happy to have it on tap back home.

Serving type: on-tap

05-03-2012 23:04:59 | More by BattleRoadBrewer

jtd335

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -9.6%

01-30-2012 20:23:22 | More by jtd335

barleywinefiend

Washington

3.3/5  rDev -14.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A: Poured a burnt orange color with good carbonation leaving a nice white cap and some bubbles

S: Citrus, cramel and perhaps toasted bread

T: Followed the nose. Simple, some citrus, hint at grass and flowers, caramel

M: Pretty balanced across the board, easy to drink, some or more dry hopping would do this beer great. Could not really get the Columbus off of this beer but the Amarillo was much more present. The beer was dry, medium body and light booze sting.

O: Not bad

Serving type: on-tap

07-24-2011 03:22:01 | More by barleywinefiend