2 - Sierra Nevada Torpedo vs. 7- Cricket Hill Hopnotic
When
a beer has some derivative if the word hop in its name you can pretty
much know what to expect. The Cricket Hill Hopnotic deliver son the
hoppiness but also has a pleasing fragrance and flavor. The IPA glass
greatly enhances the flavor. However, Sierra Nevada Torpedo is a balnced
and smooth, yet strong, ale, which the glass also brings out the best
of its taste. This was another tough one. In Round 1 I ended up going
with flavor over strength but in Round 2 its the opposite. The balanced strength of the Torpedo beats out the hoppy flavor of the Hopnotic.
I look forward to drinking more of both - two excellent brews - but Sierra Nevada Torpedo heads to the next round.
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