Sierra Nevada Southern Hemisphere Harvest Fresh Hop Ale
This is a great beer to show off different hop flavors! It pours a bright copper color, with a thick head which dissipates very quickly. It leaves a nice lacing on the glass as you drink it. Shines a deep copper/red in the light. The smell is all hops. Floral, spicy and herbal, the hops hit you right away. There is a bit of an alcohol bite in the end, and a slight feel of malt sweetness. The taste is, again, all hops. The hops are not overpowering, but there is citrus, flowers and slightly herbal. Nicely balanced. The mouthfeel is light, but thick in a coating sort of way. It's not overly carbonated. Overall, I would say this is a great celebration of hops. It's balanced by a slight malt sweetness on the end. Definitely not a session beer, though!