Name: Northern Lights
Brewer: Star Hill Brewery (Charlottesville, VA)
Classification: American IPA
Alcohol: 6.5%
Thoughts: Star Hill Brewery is a new brewery to The Beer Year, so I would like to welcome them. I have started basic with them and bought their IPA to try. This American IPA pours a slightly cloudy, medium golden brew. The head was white, creamy and fine, with nice lacing around the glass. The mellow aroma had some solid citrus notes and hoppy hints in addition to some underlying toasty malt smells. Up front the taste is nothing remarkable, but this beer comes into its own in the middle of the tongue. There is a nice hop flavor, and a moderate amount of bitterness. The finish is pleasant and bitter, but the carbonation carries this one, and it acts as a nice palate cleanser. I had this beer with a burrito made with pork jowl, chorizo, and plenty of spicy pepper. It held its own while allowing the food to shine through. This is a pretty good IPA.
Rating: 85/100
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