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HILL FARMSTEAD WORKS OF LOVE: EARL GREY TEA

January 4, 2018Beers A-Zblonde ale, HILL FARMSTEADJohn Fortunato

On tap at Ambulance, interesting low alcohol blonde ale balances moderate dry-hopped black tea herbage with bitter orange rind subtleties. Lemony yellow grapefruit-seeded souring and gingery lemongrass stint contrast sweet orange, clementine and peach tang. Tasty lightweight.

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GRASSROOTS / ANCHORAGE / HILL FARMSTEAD ARCTIC SAISON

January 4, 2018Beers A-ZANCHORAGE BREWING, GRASSROOTS BREWING, HILL FARMSTEAD, sour saisonJohn Fortunato

On tap at Ambulance, Vermont's Grassroots Brewing collaborated with local Hill Farmstead brethren and Alaskan brewmasters to concoct hybridized brettanomyces-laden farmhouse ale. Rustic herbal overtones and musky barnyard leathering divert lemony orange-peeled grapefruit, pineapple and peach tang. Cilantro-peppered basil and rosemary illusions convincingly deepen citrus tea finish. Image result for arctic saison

HILL FARMSTEAD SUSAN

September 12, 2017Beers A-ZHILL FARMSTEAD, india pale aleJohn Fortunato

On tap at Ambulance, beautifully effervescent India Pale Ale lets bright floral-bound fruit juicing and spicy caramel malting contrast dank piney hop resin. Crisply clean lemon-peeled grapefruit, orange, mango, peach, pineapple and nectarine tang gains mild herbal licks and sweet floral accents over doughy mineral-grained malts. Velvety smooth and highly effervescent moderate-to-medium-bodied nectar of the gods. Image result for hill farmstead susan

HILL FARMSTEAD DHARMA BUM

July 3, 2017Beers A-ZHILL FARMSTEAD, india pale aleJohn Fortunato

On tap at Burger Loft, dominant Simcoe-hopped bittering brings wood-dried citric fruiting to the fore. Steadfast grapefruit and orange rind bittering soaks into fresh-cut grassiness as moderate oaked pine parch settles below. Image result for dharma bum ipa

HILL FARMSTEAD ABNER

June 10, 2017Beers A-ZHILL FARMSTEAD, imperial india pale aleJohn Fortunato

On tap at Bronx Alehouse, illuminating medium-full body lets creamy sugar-spiced pale malts and floral swirls sweeten orange-peeled tangerine, mango, pineapple and peach tang as spritzy lemon zest tingles the tongue. For contrast, moderate piney hop bittering, fresh-cut grassiness and herbal restraint sidle the juicy fruited rampage. Image result for hoill farmstead abner

HILL FARMSTEAD FLORENCE SAISON

February 17, 2017Beers A-ZHILL FARMSTEAD, saisonJohn Fortunato

On tap at Ambulance, zesty yellow grapefruit tartness sinks into sour lemon-seeded pucker above bready barley-malted bottom. Light white-wined peach, green apple and passionfruit illusions simmer below the sour citric surface.

HILL FARMSTEAD SELF RELIANCE #3 PALE ALE (EXPERIMENTAL EQUINOX HOPS)

January 12, 2017Beers A-ZHILL FARMSTEAD, pale aleJohn Fortunato

On tap at Ambulance, 'experimental' Equinox hops provide juniper-nipped yellow grapefruit bittering and light pine glaze to floral-perfumed lemongrass herbage of reliable beige-yellowed moderation. Zesty pineapple, orange rind and lemon wisps waver.

HILL FARMSTEAD TWILIGHT OF THE IDOLS PORTER

November 24, 2016Beers A-ZHILL FARMSTEAD, holiday porterJohn Fortunato

On tap at Ambulance, marvelously unique vanilla bean-aged holiday porter spiked with roasted coffee and cinnamon truly warms the soul with its smoky chocolate malting and wintry nutmeg-ginger seasoning. Richly creamed mocha syruping increases decadence alongside muscavado-sugared cinnamon coffee caking for affluent dessert treat. Image result for hill farmstead twilight of the idols LABEL

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HILL FARMSTEAD SOCIETY & SOLITUDE #8 DOUBLE IPA W/ CITRA

October 14, 2016Beers A-ZHILL FARMSTEAD, imperial india pale aleJohn Fortunato

On tap at Ambulance, refreshingly brisk and clean Imperial IPA features Citra hop briskness. Syrupy peach, pineapple and mango sweetness picks up bitter lemony orange tingle. Resinous piney earthiness and oats-dried wheat spine fortify spunky fruiting. Society & Solitude #8 - Hill Farmstead Brewery - Untappd

Society & Solitude #8 - Hill Farmstead Brewery - Untappd

HILL FARMSTEAD SONG OF JOY INDIA PALE LAGER

October 1, 2016Beers A-ZHILL FARMSTEAD, imperial india pale lagerJohn Fortunato

On tap at Ambulance, joyous Imperial IPL brings clean mineral water crisping to lively fruited hop tropicalia and biscuity cereal grain toasting. Zestful lemon-limed yellow grapefruit briskness and spiced-up mango-peach-pineapple conflux brighten up perfectly designed 'big' lager. Hill Farmstead Song of Joy Beer

HILL FARMSTEAD EDWARD

July 26, 2016Beers A-ZHILL FARMSTEAD, pale aleJohn Fortunato

On tap at Ambulance, irresistible well-watered American pale ale stays crisp and clean while appealingly resembling a sessionable IPA. Tangy yellow grapefruit prominence, zesty lemon brightness and light orange peel bittering pick up dry floral-daubed piney hop resin. Spritzy carbolic thrust increases zesty citrus entry as mildly spiced tangerine-peach-pineapple medley increases fruity fortitude. Image result for hill farmstead edward

HILL FARMSTEAD MARY

July 26, 2016Beers A-ZHILL FARMSTEAD, light pilsnerJohn Fortunato

On tap at Ambulance, brusque German-styled dry pilsner surrenders zesty lemon tang and sour lemon-pitted tartness above musky sourdough malting. Mild herbal hop pungency picks up crisp leafy earthiness and dank mineral-grained hay astringency beneath serene citric stead.

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