Snake Hollow
American IPA
7% ABV
Appearance: Pours a crystal clear golden orange with three fingers of creamy, bubbly white foam.
Smell: Honey, light floral and citrus hops, and some biscuity malt. Not a very bold aroma but pleasant sweet.
Taste: Mild pine, honey, floral hops, and light orange peel with bready and caramel malts. Very sweet, almost like candy corn, with a nice hop bite in the finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, crisp, lively, refreshing, and smooth.
Overall, this is a solid little IPA from the good folks at Potosi Brewing. Me and my wife went to Galena, IL for a few days after getting married last October and searching for nearby breweries I found Potosi. Established in 1852, it closed down in the early 70's but was purchased in the mid 90's and has since been remodeled completely but maintains much of the original stone and brickwork. They reopened in 2008 and now, shockingly, run as a non-profit organization, channeling all proceeds to charities. It's also the site of the National Brewery Museum. All in all, a really interesting and handsome little brewery. They make some solid beer as well, Snake Hollow being just one of them. I found this a really simple but nicely balanced IPA with a pleasant sweetness and amazing drinkability, especially considering it's 7% ABV. They just started distributing to the Chicagoland area last week so chances are you'll spot some at local liquor stores. If you're in the mood for a simple, tasty, and easy-drinking beer, check them out. Plus, you'll be donating to a charity. It's a win-win.
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