Amnesia Fresh Hop Ale

Brewed by Amnesia Brewing
Style: American Pale Ale
Portland, Oregon USA

A: On-tap at Brouwer’s in Seattle in mid-October. Poured with a very small head that quickly became a mere thin film on the beer. Some fair lacing left behind. Body is a burnt-orange color and very cloudy. S: Very strong aroma of wet hops and some light citrus. T: The citrus comes through at the beginning, but then finishes moderately bitter and quite dry, with a fairly long duration. M: Medium-bodied with a creamy texture, and soft-to-average carbonation. D: Moderately hoppy and flavorful, fairly easy to drink. Worth getting for sure, although difficult to tell from lack of info how long this beer is available for.

Rose & Raindrop - Great bar, perhaps my favorite place to drink beer in Portland. Really nice golden amber pour, with an aroma that pervades your nostrils, jumping right out of the glass. Has that same mineral earthiness that I get from all Amnesia beers, must be from the water at the brewery. Lots of simcoe in the nose, pleasant mouthfeel, with a light honey glazed bready maltiness. Nicely done.

Tap at Rose and Raindrop for the cask fest. Deep amber colored and lightly hazy. Persistant white head with dense white lacing. Aroma is highly citric. Medium bodied. Flavor is balanced nicely but certainly hop dominant. Slightly vegetal. Really tasty!

Tap at The Rose and the Raindrop. Light amber colour, thick, fluffy white head and sticky lace. Aroma is first hoppy, light spiciness backing up a huge citrusy grapefruit aroma. Flavour is also hop-dominated, but well balanced. Sweet and lightly bready with biscuity malts playing off of the bright citrus profile. Clean and well-balanced. Nice APA.