Lone Pint Brewery, opened in 2012 in Magnolia, TX, makes ales that are distinctly, unmistakably Texan. They craft easy-to-drink local brews with an enjoyable hoppiness and delicious flavors and aromas. Their state-of-the-art beer garden and brewery in Magnolia is open every day of the week to serve the core brew, as well as anniversary beers, limited releases, and special series ales.
Lone Pint’s SMaSH (Single Malt and Single Hop) IPA is simple and straight forward brewing process, allowing the true essence of the ingredients to shine through. Occasionally, the simple begets the complex. Yellow Rose is brewed with this philosophy, creating a slightly complex and drinkable IPA.
SMaSH brewing is a minimalist technique using only one malt variety and one hop variety to create clean, focused beers that highlight the specific flavors of the ingredients.
This method is ideal for learning the characteristics of new ingredients, reducing recipe complexity, and mastering brewing precision, often used for pale ales, IPAs, and lagers.
Lone Pint Brewery’s SMaSH IPA Profile
- ABV: 6.8%
- IBU: 62
- Hops: Mosaic Hops, English Ale Yeast.
- Appearance: Hazy, orange frothy head that does not dissipate quickly
- Aroma: The aroma is frequently described as having a “citrusy twang” with notes of grapefruit rind and slight orange peel.
- Flavor Profile: A signature characteristic of the Mosaic hops in this brew is a subtle bubblegum scent, along with hints of white grapes or herbal, “dank” qualities.
- Mouthfeel: Soft, smooth, and slightly creamy mouthfeel. It features a medium body with platable carbonation, balancing a clean Pilsner malt backbone with a juicy, yet dry, hop-forward experience that feels light on the palate.
- Overall Impression: The simplicity of the SMaSH hop profile makes this a very drinkable beer that is dry, crisp, and refreshing
- Price: $12.99 Six pack 12oz can and $21.99 12 pack 12oz cans
Hopinionated Rating
Rating: 3.75/5
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Community Reviews & Comments
- Just One More “The flavor is cereals, mango, pineapple, orange, some blueberry and then there is a grapefruit rind and a pine resin like bitterness at the end. It is delicious.”
- TX Wayne “This is my absolute favorite IPA and I have had over 500. There are several from here in Texas but this is easily the best.“
- r/Craft Beer. “One of the best I’ve had: Lone Pint’s Yellow Rose Smash IPA“
- Homergah “Man. This latest Lone Pint is impressive. I’m not a big Nelson Sauvin fan. But leave it to the Smash kings to knock it out of the park. So very tasty. Clean. Just enough backbone to balance the hop load. Perfect.”
- Jimmypop13 “I just bought some of Lone Pint’s Yellow Rose SMaSH IPA with Mosaic hops and it’s amazing. I’d love to compare it to Heady Topper and some of the famous NEIPAs out there like Trillium. Thanks!”
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