Hoopla Pale Ale - Boulder Beer / Wilderness Pub

Lemke10

Wisconsin

3.55/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

This pours a mostly clear, red orange color, with a slight light brown head. There is a scent of hops mixed with some sweet malt. The texture is kind of thin but yet it delivers a flavorful sweet grain flavor that finishes with a slightly dry finish with a little smokiness to it. Overall it’s kind of so-so. It’s more of a red lager with a pale ale finish than a full on pale ale.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2013 05:45:20 | More by Lemke10

MinorThreat

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev +10%

05-16-2013 00:33:50 | More by MinorThreat

SkeeterBoganski

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

05-06-2013 12:52:54 | More by SkeeterBoganski

surfrogue1

Maryland

2.75/5  rDev -19.4%

03-25-2013 03:09:51 | More by surfrogue1

notdriving

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +24.6%

03-25-2013 00:52:53 | More by notdriving

brheuer

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +17.3%

03-25-2013 00:16:41 | More by brheuer

Dragon17

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

03-14-2013 02:44:55 | More by Dragon17

Zachtheporter

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -12%

03-13-2013 06:08:02 | More by Zachtheporter

MeisterMayhem

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

03-09-2013 17:42:52 | More by MeisterMayhem

sailorsaint

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -4.7%

03-02-2013 02:41:37 | More by sailorsaint

Cramerican

North Dakota

3.25/5  rDev -4.7%

02-22-2013 08:05:15 | More by Cramerican

shelby415

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

01-31-2013 06:48:02 | More by shelby415

DrDemento456

Pennsylvania

3.4/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Didn't know this was in cans so it's a good thing I waited since bombers were like 7 bucks. Got the can for $1.75 and still paid too much. No canned date but a number "20712A2BA" on the side.

A - Holly carbonation! I am not sure if anyone else got a glass of foam but it took forever to settle. I know for a fact it wasn't shaken since the can wasn't bloated and I know how to tilt a glass. After it settled I was even a touch disappointed since it was quite a dark shade of amber brown, much darker than a pale ale should be. At least it had extreme lacing from such a bubbly pour.

S - Some piney resin, touch of pale malts, some biscuit malts. Not bad.

T - Well the taste was pretty good it wasn't too hoppy or malty, but it wasn't really that great. Forgettable.

M - Due to high carbonation it left the palate with a light beer taste as bubbly as champagne, again not great for a pale ale.

Overall not something I would track down again especially since I can get Mojo IPA for the same price which is 2x better. Be careful with these cans too they seem to be uber carbonated.

Serving type: can

01-22-2013 20:06:53 | More by DrDemento456

skyisland

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

01-20-2013 22:45:27 | More by skyisland

FLBeerGuy

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

01-14-2013 02:55:07 | More by FLBeerGuy

alelover

Michigan

3/5  rDev -12%

01-11-2013 01:52:01 | More by alelover

AntLeatherface

New Jersey

2.75/5  rDev -19.4%

01-08-2013 04:27:07 | More by AntLeatherface

PrivateEquity

Kansas

3.68/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Orange tinged gold, finger and a half off-white head. Nice lacing down the glass. This is the best thing the beer has going for it.

S - Bready, caramel nose. Earthy hops. Nothing too spectacular.

T - Good taste. Nothing too spectacular. Little piney resin, grassy notes. Lacking sweetness. Flavor doesn't last long enough.

M - Dry finish. Medium-bodied.

O - Drinkable APA. No a go-to APA, but every once in a while is a good one to get. To be fair, though, on average I would usually prefer an IPA

Serving type: can

01-07-2013 03:57:27 | More by PrivateEquity

Nizzle913

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

12-28-2012 19:19:21 | More by Nizzle913

jmathis

Florida

3/5  rDev -12%

12-27-2012 19:44:57 | More by jmathis

tfsimpkins

Florida

3/5  rDev -12%

12-23-2012 13:53:41 | More by tfsimpkins

smcolw

Massachusetts

3.78/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

Small but lasting, bar-pour head. Dark amber color and semi-cloudy (i.e. more than hazy). Leaves a thorough blanket of lace.

Good hop presence on the initial smell. The aroma is peppery with only a touch malt present.

Starts with a neutral, slightly toasted, pale malt flavor. This slides into a more dry malt taste as the hop bitterness kicks in. The finish is moderately hoppy. The body disappoints as it is very thin with an elevated level of carbonation.

Serving type: on-tap

12-22-2012 17:40:32 | More by smcolw

ferrari29

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

12-22-2012 00:00:52 | More by ferrari29

scruffwhor

Illinois

3.65/5  rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A clear, bubbly mix of brass and copper hues. Nice head after the pour that leads to a strong foam for all twelve ounces.

Floral and fruity hop, malt, and yeast aroma mix. There's also some tinny aromas. I get some light tropical fruit and flower aromas here and there.

Toasted crackers and biscuits roll in with differing hop bitterness. Tropical fruit, earthy grass and flowers. The bitterness is slow in letting go of your palate.

This is an interesting APA that seems to seperate itself from the standard style lot. Glad I tried this beer.

Serving type: can

12-21-2012 14:30:39 | More by scruffwhor

SurlyHotdog

Illinois

3/5  rDev -12%

12-19-2012 01:44:40 | More by SurlyHotdog