Continuing with our "Deconstruction" sampler we swig away at Hallertau Mittelfrueh. The color remains the same as we have found out that the same malt base is used for this IPA sampler, only the bittering, aroma and dry hops vary with each brew. Head is maintained but the nose is more subtle and not as "cereal" as the East Kent Goldings taster. The taste is more well balanced and not quite as bitter as the East Kent hop. This isn't my favorite IPA so far, I guess because it is more bland than anything else. I understand Hallertau is somewhat of the grandaddy of most hops but the newer versions tend to par better with my palate. The Beer Tasting and Hop Appreciation Kit really helped narrow this subtle hop variety down.
Mar 23, 2012
Our Tastes-- Latitude 48 Deconstructed
Continuing with our "Deconstruction" sampler we swig away at Hallertau Mittelfrueh. The color remains the same as we have found out that the same malt base is used for this IPA sampler, only the bittering, aroma and dry hops vary with each brew. Head is maintained but the nose is more subtle and not as "cereal" as the East Kent Goldings taster. The taste is more well balanced and not quite as bitter as the East Kent hop. This isn't my favorite IPA so far, I guess because it is more bland than anything else. I understand Hallertau is somewhat of the grandaddy of most hops but the newer versions tend to par better with my palate. The Beer Tasting and Hop Appreciation Kit really helped narrow this subtle hop variety down.
