Sierra Nevada Harvest Wild Hop IPA

Ok, I'm not studying IPAs this week, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy one!

Sierra Nevada Harvest Wild Hop IPA with Neomexicanus Hops

BG Poured from a 655ml (1pt 8 fl oz) bottle into a stemmed tulip, 6.5% ABV, packaged 11/10/14, marked as a 100-day IPA, consumed 79 days past the packaged date

A Gold to light amber in color with 1.5 fingers of rocky white head. It’s very clear, and lacing is abundant and beautiful. 

A Green grass, light tropical fruit, bread crust, piney hops, sweet cereal grains

T Woah, this has a twangy, funky hop character. It’s usually a yeast derived flavor, but it’s very clearly coming from the hops. It’s similar to the slightly tart, funk you would find in a saison. Super grassy, dried hay, very earthy, a touch of raw honey, a little malt sweetness on the finish.

M Slightly creamy, medium carbonation

A Funk, assertive hop bitterness

C I would almost call this a Belgian IPA because of the funky flavors, but it’s 100% wild American hops that make this brew so unique! This is for sure my favorite of the Sierra Nevada Harvest series. It’s like rolling up a meadow burrito style and making a beer out of it. Delicious!

FP Corn nuts. Spicy teriyaki chicken over white rice with broccoli and baby corn. Carrot cake with rich, cream cheese icing. 

It seems I've only been able to try anything from this series after it has been around for about 71-80 days. I'd love to taste the 2015 series a bit fresher, UDABC! *cough* *cough* *fingers crossed*