Limited summer release, 22oz bottle, 6.8% abv
It was my birthday earlier this week and my mother-in-law got me a great selection of limited edition beers. This is the first of them. I've had a few beers from this brewery, but none in bottles -- they're one of the few good breweries that make beer in cans.
This one is a nice moderately strong hoppy ale.
Pours with very little head, and a reasonably potent hop nose.
Flavor is strongly hoppy which is no surprise considering the name. The variety of hops used do add an interesting spiciness.
Finish is solidly bitter, also no surprise.
Overall a good, strongly-hopped Northwest ale. Quite tasty and a nice refreshingly crisp beer for this nearly 100 degree summer day.
Happy belated birthday!
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