Deschutes Brewery Hop Slice Summer Ale: An Amateurish Beer Review

Deschutes Hop Slice

Deschutes Brewery is in Bend, Oregon. They've been around since 1988, so they're not just another new bandwagon brewery out to be trendy and hip. I think that helps them keep a better business and brewing philosophy now that they're approaching their 30th year.

I have commented before on the over-use of hops in northwestern microbrews, and the name on this bottle made me wonder whether this would be another trendy unpleasantly bitter ale. Fortunately, this one is rather well-balanced.

Despite the name, this beer is not over-hopped. The flavor is on the "refreshing with a bit of bite" end of the spectrum rather than "overkill."

If you're looking for a good summer beer, this seasonal offering is recommended. 5% ABV isn't too strong, 35 IBU isn't too bitter, and the hops seem to have been chosen to enhance the flavor rather than be overbearing.

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