Southern Tier Hop Sun
I wanted to do a summer beer and I haven’t tried Hop Sun yet. I have been told that Hop Sun tastes like Three Floyds Gumball. (Since Gumball is rarely available and with summer approaching, I thought it would be a good one to review).
Appearance – Hop Sun is very light in color. Light gold/yellow with a medium head. It seems lively with a lot of carbonation
Smell – I smell wheat right up front. Some fruity smell, but I can’t quite identify it.
Taste – Hop Sun is very light in flavor. I get wheat up front again. Slight pear flavor with a bit of sweetness at the end. It just dies off quickly without a lot of flavor.
Mouth Feel – Very light, crisp taste to Hop Sun. A very thin beer that doesn’t leave your mouth top dry
Overall – Hop Sun makes a good summer beer. Very light and not much going on in it--but that is what you want out of a good summer beer. This beer isn’t meant for sitting inside and comparing beer with a fellow craft beer fan. It is a hands-on-going-outside-and-get-in-the-sun beer. Perfect for cookouts, going to the beach, or sitting on your porch.
6 pk on sale for only $9.97 (5/24/13 – 5/30/13)
For more information go to http://www.stbcbeer.com/hop-sun-beer-page/
Cheers!
Beer Guy
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