Brewer: Phillips Brewery, Victoria BC
Style: India Pale Ale
ABV: 6.5%
Description: This is Phillips third annual fresh-hopped special seasonal beer whose release coincides with the fall hop harvest. This year’s is hopped using fresh Cascade hops from local farms to create a smooth drinking, slightly citrusy, and well-balanced India Pale Ale.
Tasting Notes: This is my second time sampling Phillips Green Reaper, and this year’s is comparable to last year’s, but also has a few noted differences. For one, the malts were lighter in hue, and the hop palette was slightly different, packing more citrus and pine into the nose and flavor profile. However, it remains an overall subtle brew with gentle notes and an overall clean taste.
Appearance: Light amber, clear, good foam retention and carbonation
Nose: Strong malt, floral hop aroma, citrus, pine, pineapple
Taste: Smooth malt, mild tang, hint of citrus, pine and herbs
Aftertaste: Lingering dry hops, bitterness, clean finish
Overall: 8/10
