The Delta hop is a brand new American-grown hop developed by Hopsteiner. In fact, the Harpoon Single Hop ESB is the first beer in the world to be commercially brewed using the Delta hop. A cross between Fuggle and Cascade hops, Delta hops yield an unrestrained earthy/floral aroma and taste that compliment the rich flavors of traditional British malts and yeast.
The recipe for this beer is a nod to the beloved Harpoon ESB, which was last brewed in 2002. However this version uses imported ingredients, except for the domestically grown Delta hops. Only a portion of the batch was filtered, leaving the full spectrum of flavor and aroma of this special new hop to enjoy.
The ABV is 5.8 and the IBU rating is 38
Style - Extra Special Bitter (ESB)
Glass to use- Pint Glass or Mug
Delivery 22oz Bottle
Not recommended for extended cellaring.
The Pour - Pours an orange/cooper color with a little white head. A bit cloudy. Some lacing.
Aroma - Citrus and hoppy.
Taste - Hoppy and not much else going on here.
Mouth Feel - Lite carbonation need a bit more, medium to light body.
Drinkable - Very smooth not much of an alcohol taste. Kind of disappointing, I was expecting a lot more from the marketing of a special "100 Barrel Series". So much for marketing. On a positive note, it was very clean and can had several in one session.
This beer pairs well with cheese and pork.
This beer gets a Duper rating of B-.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B
Ratebeer Rating =77
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