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Overview: Long Hammer IPA is Redhook's contribution to the hoppy beer market and is a relatively well-distributed one at that, appearing in my favorite local pubs as well as liquor stores and the occasional grocery. It is marketed as having a wonderful hop aroma, but not overly bitter taste.
Aroma: Fresh cut grass and citrus. Hops definitely evident.
Appearance: Hazy pale gold. Orange highlights beneath a frothy white head.
Flavor: Bites hard with strong tart grapefruit on steroids upfront but then extremely sweet in the back with a crisp finish. Low malt sweetness in the mouth and kind of a weird balance.
Overall Impression: This is a good IPA, but not necessarily remarkable. I could drink several of these, but I don' find that there is any overwhelming hops or brilliance to the balance. Still, a highly approachable IPA, particularly for those that may not be total hop-heads, and one that does a good job of pushing the grapefruit flavors.
Vitals:
Style India Pale Ale
Price $7.99/six-pack
Found In Local Liquor Store
Alcohol Content 6.5% by volume
Availability Year-round
Bitterness 44 IBU
Rating: 92
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