Sunday Sips: Aprihop

Beer Name  Aprihop

Brewed By/In:  Dogfish Head Craft Brewery / Milton, DE

Beer Type:  American IPA Fruit Beer

Best Served In:  Pint glass

ABV:  7.0%

Characteristics:  Smells bready and fruit.  Pours brown with orange tints.  As the brew rolls over your palate, you taste the sweetness of the apricots and finish with the slightly roasted malts.  Low carbonation allows for little distraction from the flavors.  As you sip, the lacing beautifully webs the sides of the glass.

Food-pairing:  Hummus with grilled pita (as found on the Dogfish Eats menu)

Overall:  9.0 - refreshing yet complex flavors.  The apricot is apparent but not overwhelming the flavor of the beer. The malts add a warmth to complement the sweetness of the fruit and the grassiness of the hops.  I was thrilled to have finally eaten in the Dogfish brewery - what an incredible experience.  I can check Aprihop off of my Spring season Brews To Do list - woohoo!  Let's raise a glass to weekend getaways.  Slainte!