So called because of the immediate ruinous effect on your palate. 100+ IBUs. Bracingly bitter. Thick, pungent hop aroma. We would say that no hops were injured in the brewing of this beer, but that would be a massive lie.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by Phishpond417 from Wisc, USA who has tried this beer once. (8/28/2008 11:44:35 AM)
"Pours a deep, dirty copper colour with a huge creamy white head. Instant smack in the face of hoptopia, pine, hopsicles, a dozen lemons and wood. Hoo boy- better then bitter- pungent, dank and stinky. I loved every second of this beer. It was the well hopped salvation I needed to complete this evening. Nothing I like better then getting smacked around with a big hop filled brew."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $3.69 Unit Cost: $4.92 per Pint
[2] Review by R.Roux from Chicagoland, IL, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/25/2008 12:10:27 AM)
"This has been on my wish list for a while. Pours an orange amber color with a nice eggshell colored head which dissipates quickly. The smell is a total hop bomb with overpowering hop aromas on the nose. The taste is dominated by pine, citrus, floral, malt and caramel. Very smooth, not nearly as bitter as I thought it would be considering the 100+ IBUs. Flavor just gets better as it warms up a bit. FOR HOPHEADS ONLY. A major player in the Imperial IPA field. I love the disclaimer on the back of the bottle. "
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $6.59 Unit Cost: $4.79 per Pint
[3] Review by zythum from union city, CA, USA who has tried this beer many times. (6/16/2008 10:03:24 PM)
"Pours a cloudy, golden color with a medium head and nice lace. Strong aroma of citrus, piney hops. Mouthfeel is full and creamy. Taste is hoppy bitterness with a little caramel. Finishes smooth, dry with a hint of sweetness. Excellent IIPA."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.4)
Sampled: Forced Draught Sample Size: 16oz @ $4.5 Unit Cost: $4.5 per Pint
[4] Review by thomassova4 from MD, USA who has tried this beer once. (5/17/2008 1:09:15 PM)
"Thanks to Mdsmith for this STELLAR beer. I am a hop head - I have yet to have a beer that was "too hoppy;" however, this beer was the first I've had to approach that metric. This beer was properly described by Mdsmith - hoppy, citrusy, piney, and fragrant(y)! I HIGHLY recommend this beer. Cheers."
Aroma:
10/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.5)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[5] Review by bluesandbarbq from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA who has tried this beer once. (4/2/2008 8:57:53 PM)
"A freaking hops monster - pours a spiced tea amber that is slightly cloudy with a thin head and lots of lacing. Good carbonation. Aromas of citrus orange and hops. Lots of hops. Taste is hoppy and more hops."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $3.5 Unit Cost: $2.55 per Pint
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