GrowHop Series - Amarillo IPA - Phillips Brewing Company

andrenaline

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Props to joemcgrath27 for digging through the crates to procure this treat.

A - Pours slightly hazy pale golden colour, finger of head with solid retention and some sporadic lacing.

S - Nice sweet cedar and citrus hops, buttery caramel on the finish and a hint of leafy greens.

T - Surprisingy bitter, with sour citrus dominating, some resiny metallic flavours linger alongside the sour citrus rind on the finish.

M - Medium bodied, smooth and a rich of dryness.

O - A tasty IPA that really highlights the scent and flavour profile of this particular hop strain. Definitely worth checking out and a great way to learn to appreciate the various hop strains.

Serving type: bottle

10-06-2012 19:44:39 | More by andrenaline

joemcgrath27

Alberta (Canada)

4.15/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

the last of the current grow hop series i have yet to try, i dug through a few stacks of mixer packs to find this
A - fairly hazy golden, thumb of head retained exceptionally well
S - big pineapple and grapefruit, mild grain and light leafy greens
T - tropical fruit hops are more subdued than the nose, matched by herbal and grassy hops, light grainy malt
M - light and medium carbonation, juicy and mildy bitter, very easy drinking
O - its been a while on some, but this is probably my fave of the grow hop series, tasty and easy drinking with a complex hop mix that is balanced in and of itself

Serving type: bottle

10-06-2012 05:13:06 | More by joemcgrath27

ericj551

British Columbia (Canada)

4.3/5  rDev +7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Phillips GrowHop Amarillo pours a bright gold with a nice white head that lingers. The aroma is a big punch of sweet citrusy hops with tons of orange and grapefruit. Lots more bright hops in the flavor, with a lot of floral and citrus notes. There is a nice nutty malt character present in the background. The finish is bitter, but not overwhelmingly so. This beer is an excellent showcase for one of my favorite hops.

Serving type: bottle

08-02-2012 03:58:11 | More by ericj551

Converge

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

341ml bottle poured into a 16oz tulip.

A - Pours a medium copper-amber color with a nice creamy head. As with most Phillips labels, I like the design a lot. However, the head retention and lacing is lacking a bit here, especially for a Phillips brew. Head settles to a thin film that leaves patches of lace here and there, but nothing substantial.

S - Light citric notes of orange and grapefruit, with some pine and mango. Quite fragrant, with floral and spicy hop notes coming through as well. Mild malty undertones of toffee and sweet caramel malt.

T - A little less fruit in the hop profile than the aroma hinted at. Floral and spicy hop notes, with a reserved citrus quality. Finishes with a kick of fresh pine, floral spice, and a hint of onion lingering in the aftertaste. Subtle bready malt sits in the background and provides a touch of balance, but this brew is all about the Amarillo.

M - Low carbonation, with a smooth and drinkable feel. Medium weight to the body, with a slight syrupy feel.

D - A decent single hop IPA from Phillips, although I enjoyed this a little less than their usual hoppy brews. A tasty offering nonetheless, and one I'm glad I got to try before it disappeared (assuming it isn't brewed again).

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2012 22:33:59 | More by Converge

Rutager

British Columbia (Canada)

3.95/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Thanks to Greg for hooking me up!

Appearance. Pours a fairly clear yellow gold with half a finger of white head tht leaves some decent lacing.

Smell. Lightly toasted grains, some spicy floral hops and a bit of orange and grapefruit.

Taste. Pretty big floral hops, a bit of lightly roasted grains and some lemons and grapefruits. Some earthy, citrus rind bitterness in the end.

Mouthfeel. Below medium body, medium carbonation.

Overall. Nice beer with a distinct hop taste ...Amarillo would be my guess ;-) but I'm no hop expert.

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2012 03:06:37 | More by Rutager

wordemupg

Alberta (Canada)

4.1/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

341ml bottle poured into tall pilsner glass 22/5/12

A clear golden copper with lots of bubbles feeding a two finger head that retains quite well, partial rings of lace are thick and link up but remain distinct

S floral hops and orange rind are quite strong unlike the booze that's not there in any form, just a little lemon and spruce

T slightly spicy with a herbal aspect, everything I smell is still there with even more rind then the smell and just a little toffee for balance

M mild bitterness, carbonation leaves it feeling a little fluffy, no booze detected and a nice lingering floral rind aftertaste

O very well rounded brew that nearly got 4.5 in one or two places, higher grade here to compensate

I like the little hop armadillo creature on the label, quite clever and the beer's great too, went down very fast and I could drink several more and I just might thanks to my Hop Box

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2012 06:18:30 | More by wordemupg

canucklehead

British Columbia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Nice to see this as part of the GrowHop 12 pack and also at the BCLS. The Amarillo is a pretty conservative hop which makes this IPA smell and taste more like a hoppy pale ale than the citrus and grapefruity C hops. I liked the beer and found it easy to drink but hoppy enough to keep my attention. less bitter than the Hop Circle with a nice balanced finish. Phillips should release this as a pale ale as part of their regular lineup.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2012 01:05:44 | More by canucklehead