ApriHop - Dogfish Head Brewery

dciBA

Maine

3.93/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from the bottle into my DFH signature glass. The color is a surprisingly dark shade of amber. I was definitely expecting a lighter color from a fruity springtime beer. Gotta say, the darker color is actually more inviting. A thin off white head forms and lingers for the duration. Thanks to that DFH etching in the bottom. No lacing.

Smell is strong with citrusy, spicy hops. There is also a bit of toasted malt in there as well. The apricot is there, but hard to nail down as apricot, more of a generic fruitiness that could be attributed to the hops.

This is a very well balanced beer on the palate. The hops are there but not quite as strong as you would expect. The malt flavor is pleasantly complex, toasted, bready, sweet and smooth. The apricot comes in nicely and much more defined than the smell.

Mouthfeel is quite slick with hop resin coating your palate along with a decent amount of apricot. Finish is sweet, almost too sweet. This is really the only downside of the beer. Carbonation is good, with a medium body. Maybe a bit heavy and flavorful for the average persons idea of a spring seasonal, but beer geeks will enjoy.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2011 23:00:51 | More by dciBA

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

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Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

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Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

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Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.9%

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Georgia

4/5  rDev +3.9%

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Ohio

2.5/5  rDev -35.1%

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Texas

4/5  rDev +3.9%

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AdamF625

Massachusetts

4.43/5  rDev +15.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A- amber and transparent with a fluffy white head
S- citrus fruits, apricot, hops are not as well represented as I would like.
T- slightly tart apricots, citrus hops, finishes malty and sweet
M- medium carbonation, crisp, fits the style
O- nice beer on a hot and humid night. Very tasty and refreshing!

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 22:32:02 | More by AdamF625

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.9%

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North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

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California

4/5  rDev +3.9%

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California

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

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New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

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Texas

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

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Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

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New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

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Washington

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

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Texas

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

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Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

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Illinois

5/5  rDev +29.9%

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jkane101

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

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South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

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Texas

4/5  rDev +3.9%

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Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.9%

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