Taste Buds 065 – An IPA From The Hamptons (Southampton IPA)
SHOW NOTES:
From The Brewer: Southampton Brewmaster Phil Markowski has combined the best of both styles of his IPA. He’s crafted an ale with the bold citrusy hop character of an American IPA and the maliter, more refined flavor of an English IPA. Although the defining characteristics of Southapmton IPA is balance, its incredible blend of three American and two British hop varieties is sure to please any hophead.
IBUs: 40
ABV: 6/2%
OG 14.2 Plato
Grains: 2-row malt, British caramel malt and wheat malt
Hops: Centennial, Cascade, Vanguard, East Kent Goldings and UK Fuggles
From Us: Erik and Dusty were surprised by this beer. It isn’t nearly as hoppy as you would expect from an IPA, especially during the Great Hop Wars of 2009. It has a nice malty balance to the beer, is fairly narrow on the front of the pallet and opens up just slightly on the back for more depth. It could have a little better expansion on the back-end, but overall it is a solid effort.
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