After a pleasingly short trip across the Irish Sea from online retailer
Beersofeurope.co.uk I received a heaving parcel of fine beer. Two beers from Terrapin struck my attention, the first is their 'Brown' IPA and their Rye pale ale which we will get to at some point in the very new future
355ml bottle, served chilled
The brewery based in Georgia has created an American styled IPA with British brown ale influence. Essentially that means lots of fresh hops (five varieties in total) and no less than seven malts, including chocolate and dark munich.
Its a lively pour, creamy off white head forming immediately, soon settles to a thick whisp though. Rich dark ruby hue, it really surprising to see such a dark yet hopped brew at this abv of 6%
Huge zesty nose, unctuous fresh citrus hops followed by heaps of mango. There's a dry buttery diacetyl note in there too which backs up the brown ale aspect. Touches of lavender and purple violets.
The very first flavour is a thick malty kick, surprising for anything this hopped. Its buttery and somewhat vinous. Then come the hops, crisp and fresh, zingy on the palette all finished off with a whack of biscuit malt crunch on the finish. Dry acerbic hops on the finish and tiny hint of alcohol on the breath
All in all a very interesting departure within the style. Hard to say whether its a hopped brown ale or an IPA with a whack of dark malts thrown in but it is a superbly drinkable little offering.
Style: American Brown Ale/IPA
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