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Hidden Track closes out the mix with classic dank aromas, crescendos of bright citrus and a resoundingly clean finish. Hidden Track is a limited release, available on draft and in cans exclusively in the Hop Box hoppy variety pack. Read on for the deets on the latest Hop Box-exclusive West Coast Style IPA!

Reviews are done by our Sensory Specialist Travis Houston, a Certified Cicerone and FoBAB judge.

Malts: Pilsner

Hops: Simcoe, CTZ, Centennial, Cascade

Hidden Track is a Hop Box-exclusive release. Talk about the Hop Box and how Hidden Track fits in. 

The Hop Box is a mixed pack that allows us to showcase all the different, interesting ways hops can be used in modern brewing. The beers in this pack utilize a combination of new hop varietals, novel brewing techniques, and exciting innovations in yeast. Hidden Tracks is a traditional west coast IPA, featuring some classic, dank American hops.

What are the notable characteristics of this beer?

Hidden Tracks is crystal clear with plenty of fluffy white foam. Hop-derived passion fruit, fresh mango, and pithy grapefruit burst from the glass, backed by medium bitterness and just a touch of crackery malt. The finish is quick, crisp, and effervescent.

What makes you want to drink Hidden Track?

If you love west coast IPAs, this beer is for you. Massive hop aroma is matched by the perfect amount of bitterness, amplifying all the fruity hop-derived flavors, like passion fruit and mango.

What is your favorite hidden track on an album?

The first hidden track I remember encountering in the wild was at the end of Dookie, By Green Day. It fits perfectly with Hidden Track, seeing as they’re both west coast through and through.

Appearance: Light gold and crystal clear with plenty of fluffy white foam.

Aroma: Dank passion fruit, fresh mango, pithy grapefruit.

Taste: Tropical hop flavors are matched by the perfect amount of bitterness, and just a hint of crackery malt.

Mouthfeel: Light, crispy, and effervescent.

Overall: Hidden Track is a light gold, crystal clear west coast IPA that’s loaded with notes of dank passion fruit, fresh mango, and pithy grapefruit. Medium bitterness and just a hint of crackery malt sweetness allow the hops to dominate this crispy, refreshing IPA.

What foods would pair well with Hidden Track? Hidden Track would go great with buffalo wings.

Ideal glassware for Hidden Track? Anything with an inward curve to trap and release aroma.