“The hoppier the better” is a quote that can be heard over and over again in this era of beer lovers drinking communities. With this in mind Grand Lake Brewing Company brewed its Stumpjumper IPA using a massive 3 pounds of 4 various American hops. In addition to the amazing level of hops used to brew this beer Grand Lake Brewing Company creates a wonderful complexity when they use a unique blend of American and European malts. With an ABV of 7% Stumpjumper is stable enough to balance high above the rest and just large enough to provide the drinker with a great relaxing view.
Color:
Stumpjumper pours a clear deep amber color that holds up a thin white head that fades into soft bubbly patches and provides spots of lacing up and down the glass.
Aroma:
A slightly sweet caramel note arrives on the nose as the most dominate aroma accompanied by a slight biscuit character and a balance of citrus and floral hops.
Taste:
A very well balanced malt complexity hits the tongue right away with notes of toasted malts, biscuit, and sweet caramel as big notes of citrus and floral hops poke through reminding the drinker that 3 pounds of hops have been used in this brew and they will not go unnoticed.
Mouth Feel:
The brew covers the mouth with a medium to full bodied liquid that is carbonated at a medium level leaving a slightly sweet note on the pallet to linger along with bitter hops and a touch of dryness.
Suggestion:
Whether you are an experienced hop head or just venturing into the exploration of hoppy brews Grand Lake Brewing Company’s Stumpjumper IPA is sure to satisfy your needs. With the large hop addition this beer provides all the bitters of citrus and floral hops that the experienced seek out while delivering an easy drinking malt character that keeps those unfamiliar coming back for more. As with many Grand Lake Brewing Company beer Stumpjumper can be found at select Denver area beer stores and should not be missed out on no matter the drinker’s palate preference.
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