Drowned Lands — Harvest Kill (Sour India Pale Ale)
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ABV: 7.3%
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Style: Sour India Pale Ale (Sour IPA)
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Format: 16oz Can / Draft
Overview
Nestled in the Black Dirt region of Warwick, New York, Drowned Lands Brewery approaches brewing with a deep reverence for agriculture, terroir, and wild fermentation. Harvest Kill is an inspired cross-section of modern hop-forward brewing and rustic acidity. It marries the vibrant, juicy characteristics of a contemporary IPA with a clean, refreshing kettle-sour foundation, capturing the spirit of late-season agricultural harvests.
Tasting Notes
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Appearance: Pours a hazy, glowing straw-gold with a fluffy white head that leaves a moderate lace on the glass.
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Aroma: A complex collision of tart and tropical elements. Bright notes of lemon peel, sour orange, and tart white peach lead the charge, followed by an earthy, resinous punch of fresh pine and green hop cones from heavy dry-hopping. A subtle undertone of wild funk and lactic acidity ties it all together.
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Palate: Zesty and refreshing upfront. The initial hit is a mouth-puckering, clean tartness reminiscent of underripe citrus and green apple, which quickly opens up into juicy notes of passionfruit, ripe melon, and dank pine. The hop bitterness and sour acidity play off each other harmoniously, keeping the palate stimulated without cloying sweetness.
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Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with a spritzy, high-energy carbonation that accentuates the crisp acidity. It finishes bone-dry, snappy, and tart, leaving a lingering echo of citrus zest and herbal hops.
The Verdict
Harvest Kill is a masterclass in balance for an often polarizing style. By keeping the malt profile light and leaning into genuine hop character alongside clean acidity, Drowned Lands has created a sour IPA that is both complex enough for adventurous palates and endlessly refreshing.
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