While fresh hop season is far from over, this week has provided something of a breather from the onslaught of new releases.  The perfect time to relax with a good, old fashioned NZIPA from Altitude Brewing (Queenstown), brewed with perfectly normal processed hops.

Scenic Route (6% ABV) has classic aromas of pine and grapefruit mesh with passion fruit pungency and an abundance of green, nostril coating dankness.  Exceptionally clean and balanced with a robust malt backbone, commanding bitterness, and a huge display of New Zealand hop energy in between.  One of the best NZIPAs I’ve come across this year, fresh hopped examples included.

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