Heard a lot of hype surrounding this beer and hop strain.. finally was able to snag a bottle so let's drink!
Cisco Brewers - Island Reserve - HBC 342 Hopsicle Ale
a 4.7% ABV American Pale Ale brewed with a new experimental hop strain called HBC 342 first generated in 2012. Here Cisco uses it in a single-hop APA. It pours a golden hazy yellow with a gigantic fluffy pure white head. A great mix of floral, grapefruit, and an interesting melon/fruity candy note that I hear is attributed to the hop strain. Some nice wheat is present here too. This is a terrific take on an APA.. it's bright and floral, piney and sweet.. all while being rounded out with that unique melon/tangerine/candy aspect that the 342 imparts. This may be the best non-watermelon watermelon beer that exists. It's simple, yet incredibly tasty, bright, sunny.. I need to hunt down this hop for some homebrewing!
- - 8 Hops!
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