Kicking back and relaxing with a session beer requires little more than a couch, some free time, and a few pals. SLOW RIDE SESSION IPA is up for this easy-going challenge, starting with a pour of sheened gold and plenty of fluffy, white foam. A blend of eight hop varieties, led by exotic Mosaic and Nelson Sauvin, twist together brilliant tropical scents of melon, peach, lime and grapefruit for a vividly fruity aroma. The flavor mirrors the aroma, while balancing a malty-sweet yet clean start and hoppy bitterness in the back. Light bodied and extra quaffable, this sessionable India Pale Ale brings the finish line to you.
Looking for Slow Ride in Texas? Our friends in the Lone Star State can find Slow Ride under the name New Belgium Session IPA beginning in early March. Don't worry: It's still the same green and yellow package and label with the same awesome couch bike and, most importantly, the same great beer. (Description provided by company)
Comments
A Slow Ride with a Great Beer
Pours a clear gold with a very thin layer of an off white head.
Lots of hop aroma, pine, and tropical fruit aromas dominate. A nice crisp biscuit malt helps to keep the nose balanced.
Lots of the pine and fruity hop flavors, but the bitterness is suprisingly low - at least in the beggining. A fairly quick finish.
A medium body and carbonation.
Lots of good and interesting hop flavors without an overly harsh or off putting bitterness. The New Belgium Slow Ride is a great IPA example.