I've reviewed this beer before, from a growler, before it had this name. Now, let's try it from a can.Lightly hazed, bright golden hue, stable slab of ivory head rests atop.
In the nose: Bold citrusy hop notes in charge of this one. Fresh and lively.
In the mouth: Hop bitterness crashes the palate from the get-go. Bursts of citrus-y, grassy hop goodness assault the senses. Crisp, brisk, refreshing. Light to medium body. Just enough malt for balance. Both easy-drinking and intensely satisfying. This is exactly how I want my pale ales to be.
Something about this feels different. Was it as brash and bitter three years ago, when it first came out? It might actually have been, and I didn't give it enough praise thereafter. I'm going to quit that kind of behavior from now on.
Hop Hill tastes like courage. It tastes like a satisfying click on a Cat-5 cable or a perfectly hit golf ball. It has the aroma of hope, rebellion and stability. It’s clear, like vision or like glacial ice. On a more serious note- Hop Hill is the perfect pale ale. Notes of grapefruit, crisp bitterness, easy drinking with just enough body and bitterness to create a satisfying finish and flavor.
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