Rating System (from best to worst) Excellent, Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Above Average, Average, Below Average, Poor. Undrinkable "+" or "-" indicate half way to next level |
Three Floyds YumYum This American Pale is most quaffable at 5.5% ABV. It nose brings piney hops, sweet malt, and citrus fruits. Taste brings fresh malts, floral hops, pineapple, and a nicely restrained but noticeable hop bitterness. A bit thin in mouthfeel but a lot of flavor considering its modest ABV. Another well made beer from Three Floyds Overall Rating: Good+ |
Stone Ripper This is an American Pale Ale (5.7% ABV) that features Cascade hops from the Pacific Northwest and Australian Galaxy hops which means it's close to IPA territory. It opens with smells of pine, citrus fruits, and oranges. Taste brings citrus hops and piney resins with notes of grapefruit, orange peel, mango, lemon, and hints of peach and pineapple. Malty crackers, grains, yeast,and caramel are firmly in the background for balance. Solid offering Overall Rating: Good |
Victory Hop Ranch This is an Imperial IPA (9% ABV) utilizing Mosaic and Azacca hops. Aromas are of floral hops, citrus fruits, and pineapple. Flavors are led by mangoes, tangerines, pineapples, and fresh pine. Finish is slightly harsh with a lingering bitterness over notes of hot alcohol. A decent DIPA but many better are in the marketplace Overall Rating: Above Average+ |