This is a traditional English style of strong, powerfully hopped ale.
Hop Art has taken inspiration from the American craft beer approach of massive hop aroma but with a unique balance to create a contemporary India Pale Ale.
Pale and Crystal malts provide a golden biscuity canvas for the hops. Simcoe, Ahtanum, Admiral and Cascade combine here with late dry-hopping to deliver a hedonistic, hoppy hit.
Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (3 / 5)
If it was a car it would be a Mondeo, if it was a pet it would be a dog, if it was a job it would be a Project Manager, a good solid, middle of the road beer.
A beer that if nothing else on the bar made me say ‘cor, what’s that..!’ I would have again, but I wouldn’t be particularly excited about.
The hoppy hit is a bit limp, if they were going for the ‘American Craft Beer’ approach then this must be the ‘lite’ version.