Samuel Adams Latitude 48 IPA: Review

The Boston Beer Company

Hopology Collection

“…features Mosaic hops, a new hop from the Pacific Northwest.”

“German, English and other American hops, all from growing regions near the ‘hop belt’ of the 48^th Latitude.”

American IPA Style

6% abv

Appearance: bright copper body with a 2 finger off-white or light beige head that leaves chunky globs of lacing behind

Aroma: very light, no citrus, no hops to me, smoky, toasted grains but very faint,

Flavors: nothing I would expect from an American IPA, caramel, roasted sweet grains, light citrus, light herbal lemon grass, smoky oak barrel feel, mineral, soft earthy feel

Mouthfeel: mild carbonation, smooth, yes too balanced for an American IPA, I would have guessed England, mild-moderate bitterness, grassy aftertaste,

To the Point: the German and English hops seem to dominate, mild citrusy style, for an American IPA style – eh it’s Okay, do I like it as a beer … yes. 

I think they need to age this Ale in oak barrels

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