Highland Kashmir IPA - Highland Brewing

JohnQVegas

Tennessee

2.55/5  rDev -28%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Bottle into shaker pint.

Pours a vibrant clear gold, rather pale for an ipa, with almost no head, retention, or lacing.

Nose carries some light caramel and just enough grapefruit to pass as an ipa.

Taste is a bit on the bitter side. Seems to be the formula for "lesser" ipas - bitter up a pale ale and you're good to go. A bit on the harsh, astringent side, with light caramel underneath giving way to a brisk, moderately bitter hop bite a bit of grapefruit. The relative lack of hop flavor compared to bitterness makes it seem more bitter than it really is. Really isn't that bitter considering, but definitely favors the earlier hop additions over the later ones.

Mouthfeel is a bit on the sticky, heavy side, certainly full bodied with a carbonation that's a bit sluggish.

Overall, not what I would call a noteworthy ipa. There are several I would take over this one as daily drinkers.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2011 19:57:34 | More by JohnQVegas

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

05-16-2013 22:53:18 | More by Slatetank

mralbertson

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +13%

05-15-2013 01:52:22 | More by mralbertson

MCDub

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

05-10-2013 14:47:19 | More by MCDub

mobrockman

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +5.9%

05-08-2013 00:33:38 | More by mobrockman

seanhug

Ohio

3/5  rDev -15.3%

04-30-2013 03:07:21 | More by seanhug

SMITHAND

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

04-28-2013 01:09:23 | More by SMITHAND

jman005

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev +5.9%

04-25-2013 05:10:09 | More by jman005

Bamarooster

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

04-23-2013 22:19:06 | More by Bamarooster

ADTaber

South Carolina

3/5  rDev -15.3%

04-23-2013 00:25:00 | More by ADTaber

tazzman

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

04-21-2013 19:09:16 | More by tazzman

baklo

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +5.9%

04-21-2013 12:35:45 | More by baklo

CBodamer

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +5.9%

04-19-2013 01:43:48 | More by CBodamer

MDM

Michigan

3.4/5  rDev -4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

This was my first exposure to a Highland beer, and to be honest I picked it up as part of a "make-your-own-6-pack," and didn't know what to expect. It is definitely on the lighter side of IPAs. The IBUs weren't listed on the bottle, but I'd have to guess that it is on the low end when compared to most. That said, it has a bright, almost citrus flavor that I liked. It also had a smooth finish, and was more refreshing than I think many IPAs tend to be. To reiterate, I think it's worth a try, but it won't be what most people expect out of an IPA....

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2013 20:29:58 | More by MDM

csparace

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

04-17-2013 02:06:51 | More by csparace

inspektor

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +5.9%

04-14-2013 22:11:58 | More by inspektor

drmystery

North Carolina

3.08/5  rDev -13%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75

this IPA isn't very "IPA-ish". its not that hoppy for an IPA but more hoppier than a pale ale. i think it's been described on here as "light IPA" and I'll have to agree with that. it tastes hoppy enough but it's also watery and more carbonated than I'd like. the appearance is pale orange with a good head. I think this IPA makes for a good introduction to IPA for somebody new to IPAs or craft beers. it doesn't taste bad or offensive or anything, I just think this IPA could be a lot better for what it is.

overall it's a good beer, but if you want a solid IPA go for something else. if you are new to IPA and/or craft beer this one will be a great stepping stone.

Serving type: bottle

04-10-2013 23:46:59 | More by drmystery

marley2112

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +13%

04-09-2013 02:21:15 | More by marley2112

hef

Maryland

2.75/5  rDev -22.3%

04-08-2013 03:25:51 | More by hef

shadowyee

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -8.2%

04-05-2013 21:16:37 | More by shadowyee

kangarooAdam59

Maine

3.2/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3

Thanx Damian74Shensky:

Into a pint glass:

A: light golden colored body with a nice foamy one finger head, light lacing on the glass

S: malts/hops combination leads to a decent sweet/bitterness

T: sticky sweet through previously mentioned flavors, light sweet aftertaste and finish

M: light, sessionable, ABV not felt

O: this is good for its style and good for me, might come back to it, however it seems a bit undefined in what its tryin' to convey

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2013 22:02:17 | More by kangarooAdam59

JHendu

Florida

3/5  rDev -15.3%

03-28-2013 23:45:04 | More by JHendu

HalfFull

California

3.3/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a clear golden from a 12 oz. bottle and into a pint glass. Offers a half inch of whitish foam and standard retention.

Nose is quite subtle and remarkably so for an IPA. A bit earthy and dusty on the nose with a light spice. Pleasant yet subtle and with a slight oaky character.

Taste is of flowery grain and a lightly fruity malt character. Rather dry overall and somewhat lacking in bitterness on the finish. Offering a bit of peppery hop spice in its stead.

Feel is smooth and light. Touch of citrus yet a bit thin in body though not out of balance for a 5.8% ABV IIPA. Overall not really sure where they're going here so off to thier web site I go. And yes as expected they are aiming more for an English IPA here. And still it misses to a degree yet by not so much as for an American version. Mediocre overall and a bit aimless yet ok in the end.

Serving type: bottle

03-28-2013 04:22:01 | More by HalfFull

HiWire

Florida

2/5  rDev -43.5%

03-28-2013 00:54:56 | More by HiWire

Lare453

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -8.2%

03-24-2013 18:35:36 | More by Lare453