Picked this up fresh at the brewery. Excited to try it! …say hello to one of my new Top-Ten beers.
Hill Farmstead Society & Solitude #3
AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 20/20
adamjackson (230) – Canaan, USA – APR 23, 2012
S – Shaun was right. Totally an Imperial Harlan by scent. Really nice hop profile that fills the nostrils. Ruby red grapefruit, nectarine and other great citrus scents. Hints of lemon as well with a wee bit of honey. Just the right amount of hoppiness.
T – Heavenly. Very few beers taste like they smell. Very rich grapefruit juice, tangerines and some melon. Great hop finish that covers the tongue and stays around for a while.
M – 95% carbonation on the mouth swish, medium body and very dry finish. Carbonation is almost champagne-like.
O – Society 2 was my favorite black IPA. Society 3 may be my favorite Double IPA. Another fantastic tasting beer from Shaun Hill. The only thing wrong with it is the lack of it being on tap at my house to drink every night.
I love this post, Adam. The pictures are beautiful and you capture the best of Vermont beer. I’ve shared it with a few of my local beer lovers here in Burlington. I do hope you take Taylor Road next time you travel to Hill Farmstead. :)
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