Jade IPA - Foothills Brewing

Jade IPA

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Overall: 8.58/10 by 1 dude

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Style: American India Pale Ale

ABV: 7.40%

IBU: 86

Season: Year Round

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  • Color: Pale Gold
  • Pours brilliantly clear with a half inch of fine bubbled, white foam. Retention is average, leaving traces of the heads' past glory in its wake.

    Aroma is a bit different than I imagined. Pepper and grass just explode on the nose. It is bold and light at the same time.

    Taste really profiles the hop. The malt is subdued, slightly noticeable, same as the bitterness. Pepper and grass are there, as in the nose, throughout. The grass is bold. The spice does linger, almost like a saison.

    Mild carbonation and a light/medium body. Not as dry as I was expecting based on the color. Assumed low mash temperature, possibly some sugar added. Maybe it was but it doesn't come through.

    The beer is extremely drinkable. A solid body really helps this beer and carries it for me. The hop aroma is the one thing that I don't particularly care for, otherwise a solid offering. Enjoy!
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  • Reviewed: Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 14:57:51
  • Tasted: Thursday, May 28, 2015
  • $0.00 for 22 oz. bottle
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Beer Notes
  • Jade. Exotic jewel of the orient. Now a gem of an IPA. Bold, citrusy Pacific Jade hops lend striking tropical fruit notes and a hint of peppery finish to this easy-drinking IPA. Dry hop additions of Chinook and Citra add heady aroma and bold flavor. A special beer to charm the hop lover in you. Go ahead. Get Jaded.
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