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Hop Project if you want Nashville hop character with clean malt backbone, Hop Reach if you want Northeast restraint and subtle complexity.
Both sit at 6.5% and 60 IBU, so the difference is really about brewing philosophy—Yazoo leans into American hop assertiveness, while Allagash lets the hops whisper. Neither will disappoint if you're just looking for a solid IPA; it's more about which regional fingerprint speaks to you.
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Tasting notes
Hop Project
Hop Project hits you with that bright, almost citrus-forward punch that Nashville breweries do well. There's a clean malt sweetness underneath that doesn't get in the way—it's almost like they're using the grain as a stage for the hops to perform. The finish is dry but not aggressive, which keeps it drinkable at 6.5%. You'll taste actual hop character here, not just bitterness.
Hop Reach
Hop Reach feels more reserved, more thoughtful. Allagash has that New England restraint where they're not trying to blow your palate away. There's herbal complexity and a slight earthiness that builds as you drink it, not something that jumps out at you on the first sip. It's the kind of beer that gets better as it warms up slightly in your glass.
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