Hurricane IPA
Storm Brewing (Canada, BC) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦
IPA - West Coast Regular|
Score
6.57
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A complex, flavourful and fascinating ale lies just on the edge of being totally out of control. Stephan Beaumont, Celebrator Beer News
India Pale Ale dates back to the 1700s when Britain needed a hearty beer to ship to her troops in India. Because the ships had to cross the equator twice to get there, spoilage was a major problem until some clever brewer realized that both alcohol and hops are natural preservatives. James brews Hurricane I.P.A. in this tradition, and packs it with enough hops and alcohol to survive crossing the orbit of Mercury twice. The grist is 100% Gambrinus premium 2-row barley malt, copiously hopped with fresh Centennial and Willamette. The result is a rich, golden, intense beer with bitterness in perfect balance with residual sweetness.
India Pale Ale dates back to the 1700s when Britain needed a hearty beer to ship to her troops in India. Because the ships had to cross the equator twice to get there, spoilage was a major problem until some clever brewer realized that both alcohol and hops are natural preservatives. James brews Hurricane I.P.A. in this tradition, and packs it with enough hops and alcohol to survive crossing the orbit of Mercury twice. The grist is 100% Gambrinus premium 2-row barley malt, copiously hopped with fresh Centennial and Willamette. The result is a rich, golden, intense beer with bitterness in perfect balance with residual sweetness.
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6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Hazy golden-tan. Fruity-hoppy aroama of blackberry, pear, wood. Similar palate with moderate woody bitterness. Strong berryish lead, with light biscuity pale malts in the background and hints of toast.
Tried
on 25 Nov 2001
at 11:40