Hop Bullet - Double IPA

Sierra Nevada's newcomer is no linnet: Hop Bullet is bombarded with a double load of hops and is a real hop grenade

Six different hop varieties were used for this beer Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Crystal and Idaho 7 are brewed in the traditional way, while the Magnum hop variety is injected directly into the tank using a new technique, providing concentrated hop flavor in its purest form The result of this hop wizardry is a West Coast-style Double IPA that is no beginner's beer thanks to its crisp bitterness and hop intensity

Hop Bullet presents itself in a cloudy golden hue in the glass and adorns itself with a stately crown of airy, white foam Olfactorily, Hop Bullet appears like a classic American IPA: tropical fruit meets floral hops, a lot of citrus and a hint of pine resin Promising! The first sip reveals a stable malt body on which a whole firework of hops ignites A range of juicy tropical fruits caresses the palate, clean notes of pine resin and large citrus aromas are added A floral hint of hops and a fine herbal note complement the mixture, while a bitterness that increases towards the finish adds contrast to the interplay of aromas The finish is crisp, bitter and hop-fresh

With Hop Bullet, the brewers at Sierra Nevada prove once again that they are true hop experts