Bale Breaker Brewing Fresh off the Farm

LOC: Yakima, Washington ABV: 6.3% | IBUS: 50 | SRM: N/A

What the brewer says

“A big hops aroma on a clean Pilsner malt base showcases a few of the newest and most exciting hops varieties off the hops farm. Whirlpool additions of Simcoe and Mosaic add depth to the nose generated from a post-fermentation charge of Ekuanot, Loral, and the still-experimental HBC 630.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Lemon, cantaloupe aroma with what comes across as a slight lactose aroma. Some bready/biscuit malty sweetness cutting through the hops. In addition, citrus, garlic, mango, grass. As it warms it gets this really dank character.” Flavor: “Bright tropical flavor with a nice lemon and lemongrass note. Slight/low pine character travels right to the back and leaves a lingering bitterness. Really nice bready malt character. Second sip comes through as much more resin/dank in character. The slightly sweet finish is the only thing detracting from this beer.” Overall: “Great clarity with some really nice color. Really great-drinking beer.”

AROMA: 12 APPEARANCE: 3 FLAVOR: 19 MOUTHFEEL: 4 OVERALL: 10 95