Martinus Belgian Hops IPA
Brouwerij de HopHemel in Zepperen, Limburg, Belgium 🇧🇪
Brewed at/by: Stadsbrouwerij BrauwIPA - Belgian Regular
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Score
6.77
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This hoppy blond ale is brewed with exclusively in Belgium grown hops at 't Hoppecruyt.
We used Belgian Magnum, Cascade and Sorachi Ace, so the label proudly wears the golden Belgian Hops logo !
Martin of Tours, ca. 316, often called Saint Martin, was bishop of the city of Tours. Saint Martin is a 'merkeldag'/day. These days have sayings that predict the weather according to popular belief, eg "Haze in Saint Martin's night make winter short and mild". His feast day falls on November 11. He is the patron saint of, ao Genk, Meeuwen and Herk-de-Stad
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Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Sampled as part of the Gebrande Winning newyear set. Pours a hazed (yeasty) blonde. Medium sized, lower stability white head. Scent is BE yeast, some citrussy hops, but not as summery as you'd think of . Yeast overtakes the aroma, which is - in my opinion - a bit sad in an IPA. Than again, this IS a Belgian IPA , so... Very spiced scent, to the point you'd think they added coriander or something like that, but the label doesnt mention spices. Taste is Fairly bitter - even for the style - at start, but it mellows out to become more malty, and very yeasty, towards the end. High (too high) carbonation, medium thin body . Free from major flaws, for sure, but could be improved recipe wise, as well as carbonation level.