Redhook Long Hammer IPA

Redhook Long Hammer IPA

As some of our previous reviews were also a brew from the Redhook Ale Brewery we will not repeat the information on the brewery.  See our review of Redhook ESB for information regarding the brewery and for further information on locating Redhook brew in your area, see the brew locator located on the Redhook Ale Brewery website.

Redhook Long Hammer IPA has “generous addition of hops both during and at the end of the fermentation process (dry-hopping) gives our India Pale Ale its characteristic bitterness and piney citrus aroma and flavor.  The medium body, crisp finish, and moderate alcohol and IBU levels makes this one of America’s most drinkable and best-selling IPAs.”  Long Hammer is an India Pale Ale style beer with an ABV of 6.5% and a IBU rating of 44.0.  The beer has a golden color with a small white foam head.

General Information:

Style: India Pale Ale

ABV: 6.5%

IBU: 44.0

Color: Golden color with white foam head.

Mike’s Review

Immediately after pouring this beer you can definitively identify it as an IPA from its strong hoppy/piney aroma.  The beer is a light golden color which is different from the majority of IPAs I’ve had in the past.  Like most IPAs, Long Hammer has a hoppy bitter taste that lasts through the entirety of its taste with a piney flavor, but the hoppy flavor is kind of mild for an IPA.  I don’t taste the citrusy tint Redhook suggests it has.  This is a clean IPA without overpowering bitterness or hop flavor.  This beer isn’t as bitter or hoppy as your usual IPA, it’s an IPA for people who don’t enjoy the bitterness of a traditional IPA.  This is an decent beer for those of you that are IPA lovers as it will leave you wanting a little more out of it, but for those of you who aren't in favor of the bitterness of an IPA try it out; this beer would be a great way to work yourself into the greatness that is an IPA.  Good beer, definitely a must try.

Matt’s Review

On a cloudy day I can always use a good IPA and boy did I find one! When first opening up the bottle, you could smell the aroma of a citrus flavor. Served chill in a pint glass the IPA had great carbonation. The beer has a golden color with a small layer of white foam for the head. Taking the first sip was a pleasant surprise. It was definitely a crisp beer with a great taste of bitterness. If you like IPAs this is one you have to try, I really enjoyed this beer can’t wait to have another!