Nelson
Alpine Beer Company in Alpine, California, United States 🇺🇸
IPA - Rye Regular|
Score
7.78
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Named after Nelson Sauvin, an outstanding hop varietal from New Zealand. The hop is introduced through the brewing and dry-hopping of this complex and well-balanced IPA. A hazy straw hued ale, Nelson is topped by bright white beer foam and offers a tropical hop aroma. The pine and fruity hop notes linger, but are well-balanced by the smooth, malty addition of European rye malts. Enjoy this stunning and multifaceted, yet mellow IPA.
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8.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 9
Tap at Wiz. Yummy. But exactly as expected. Initial tropical fruit burst, mango, pineapple, then nice bitterness. Pretty damn tasty. Recent Nelson beers I've had have been a bit disappointing, but this reminds me why I like it. Very easy drinking in spite of the %. Perfect balance between hoppy bitterness and sweet fruitiness. Like it a lot.
Tried
from Draft
on 09 Sep 2019
at 16:03
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
On a Flight at Stadium Brewing on 20th March 2019. Misty look to the light golden pour, white topping. The nose held a malty and citrus ester or two, oranges to the fore. The taste was a semi-sweet malty molasses affair with a semi-bitter citrus hop flavour and a sprinkling of pepper.
Tried
on 21 Mar 2019
at 16:57
8.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8
Delicious IPA, full of weird Nelson Sauvin vinous fruitiness and a spicy, herbal rye backbone. A dry white grape front houses hints of citrus and a grass undertone, while the rye malt as a distinct grainy heaviness to the finish, balancing out with a bready, chardonnay-tinged fade. White wine and rye on the nose. Pours a beautiful gold with an ample white head and tons of lace. Sparkly, oily texture is perfect. Lovely beer.
Tried
on 03 Dec 2017
at 14:25
8.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Tap at Neighbourhood, San Diego, 22nd November 17. Pours straw coloured with a light haze. Aroma is orange, sweets, tropical fruit. Taste is orange sherbert, light floral, some perfect bitterness, so easy drinking. Awsome IPA
Tried
from Draft
on 23 Nov 2017
at 01:24
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Hazy and quite pale. Fairly thick head. Has a mellow tart nose, with a berryish hop aroma. On the palate, sort of a harsh bitterness, woody and herbal...ok not the best balanced IPA. There’s a touch of malt sweetness but not enough to give me the balance I need.
Tried
on 09 Mar 2017
at 21:35
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Draft at Green Flash Brewing Company, 7/2/2016. hazy pale straw with a white head. Aroma of tropical fruit, citrus, and grapefruit. Taste follows nose with some mild pine and hints of white wine noted at the finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 30 Jul 2016
at 23:44