Opa Opa IPA - OPA-OPA Steakhouse & Brewery

UncleJimbo

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +16.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Sampled from cask at the brewpub July 2005.

This IPA poured a hazy, amber color with sudsy, white foam that settled. The smell was floral, mildly fruity hops with a touch of sweetness and a note of biscuity malt. The taste was lightly sweet, floral hops with a nice base of crystal malt beneath, and a mild hop bitterness. This IPA was very fragrant and seemed more in the style of an English IPA than an American. The mouthfeel was very smooth with medium body and very low carbonation. The aftertaste left a modest but pleasant hoppiness on the palate. This was an excellent IPA from cask, and I will look forward to sampling it on-tap next time.

Serving type: cask

10-14-2005 02:58:11 | More by UncleJimbo

FLAbeergutinMASS

Massachusetts

4.33/5  rDev +19%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This place is out of the way, which is a shame because their beer is fantastic. I mean, I live in Western Mass and this place is out of the way. When I finally arrived I was disappointed that their double IPA was out, I guess it’s that good.

A super fragrant offering. Dried berries along with a huge blast of pine and citrus, this is a very nice example of an English IPA with and American twist.

Big hop flavor. On par with many West Coast IPA's, there is a fair amount of bitterness that accompanies it, but it is nicely balanced with he hops.

Fresh beer is best. This is a big beer, but holds up nicely to all the "elements" it possesses. A great beer.

Serving type: growler

10-05-2005 02:50:08 | More by FLAbeergutinMASS

bajshearer

Massachusetts

4.13/5  rDev +13.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I'm a Cask-Conditioned fan, and this was quite good. Albeit served just a hair warm for my taste (hard-core Cask-Conditioned drinkers will likely appreciate it). The Buckwheat IPA meets the Amarican IPA style well - so watch out for those hops!

An excellent brew to complement the Western style of this restaurant.

Serving type: cask

07-23-2005 14:07:15 | More by bajshearer

edchicma

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A solid overall IPA. Poured a nice amber appearance with distinct floralm hop presence. The hops were conisistent throughout the taste...with a very nice dry finish. Mouthfeel is medium with a dry, but smooth quality. Drinkability is good, due to the lack of any overall harshness ..easy on the palate.

Serving type: on-tap

10-16-2004 20:07:44 | More by edchicma