Urthel Hop-It - De Leyerth Brouwerijen (Urthel)

peensteen

Ontario (Canada)

3.94/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Pale blonde colour, 2 fingers of fluffy white head, some nice lace work as well. Smell is of lemony noble hops, citrusy and fruity, dry hops, touch of spice and toasty malt with a slight skunky note as well here. Taste is spicy with lots of hops, earthy and citrusy with bit of sweetness before a drying finish, quite bitter throughout, lemony and orange with just a biot of sweet toasted malts. This is pretty good but not as good as other belgian IPA's like Hoblun Chouffe or Charlevoix Lupulus, would drink again however.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2013 13:58:01 | More by peensteen

micromaniac129

Pennsylvania

3.94/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Golden yellow color with a tall white head sitting on top. Lots of sediment in the pour, not sure if this is bottle conditioned or what.
Aroma is sweet and slightly hoppy. Aroma is vaque but smells dry and fruity.
Drinks softly and smooth and well hidden alcohol. Malts are in abundance but hopos are light and sport a fruity taste.
Finishes dry.

Serving type: bottle

02-24-2013 14:29:30 | More by micromaniac129

schoolboy

Ohio

4.18/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

This is a style I really love. In many of them you can hardly tell that there is a lot of alcohol, but this one is a bit boozier. Still, the style and this ale hides the booze extremely well, and delivers a great drinking experience.

It pours a typical piss yellow with a reasonable head that continues to develop slowly as you go. Not bad for the style.

The aroma is maybe a bit faint, but correct for the style. The taste is right were it should be - that Belgian mix of hops, yeast, malt and infection! Their beers are supposed to have a little extra infection going on, and this tastes of it very slightly. As I said before, it is a bit boozier than some, but it is still a fine drink.

The aftertaste is nice, but boozy too. You can't go wrong with this. Recommended!

Serving type: bottle

02-03-2013 20:59:05 | More by schoolboy

MaxwellSchaefer

1.8/5  rDev -54.4%
look: 2.75 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 1.75

Appearance: Cloudy amber, some head rings and overall not the prettiest beer.

Smell: apricots with some undertones of hops and I detected a hint of wet cardboard that led me to believe the beer might have been off.

Taste: Strong carbonation, decent hop and malt balance that began bitterly and finished sweet. The aftertaste was a powerful lingering astringency.

Overall: I really believe that my beer was off, or at least I hope it was.

Serving type: on-tap

01-11-2013 19:45:23 | More by MaxwellSchaefer

CrazyDavros

Australia

3.43/5  rDev -13.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours amber with a lasting head.
Nose shows lots of spicy and herbal hops along with typical Belgian phenols, light malt and doughy yeasty notes.
In the way of flavours there's more of the same hops and phenolic notes along with some confectionery-like sweetness and a fair whack of booze.
Much too highly carbonated.

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2013 11:41:22 | More by CrazyDavros

Flounder57

Massachusetts

3.93/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750 ml was poured into a large Duvel snifter.

Appearance: The beer poured a two finger head that has reduced to a puffy head and left some nice lacing. It is a pale yellow color with great clarity and bubbles coming up through the glass. Looks amazing.

Smell: Faint citrus and grapefruit notes, spicy aromas, and sweet malts.

Taste: Ahh, there's the flavors traditional of a BIPA. Part IPA and triple mixed together. Citrus and major bitterness from the hoppy IPA side and then you got part of a Belgian tripsel to balance it out. Belgian candy, bready and sweet malts, powdery yeast, spiciness, and the alcohol is well hidden too.

Mouthfeel: Smooth, low to medium carbonation, medium bodied, some lingering bitterness, and quite enjoyable where the bitterness doesn't bother me too much.

Overall: A very nice BIPA. A style I am becoming more in love with every week. How can you ho wrong with an IPA and triprl mixed together? I know I can't.

Serving type: bottle

11-10-2012 07:34:57 | More by Flounder57

Marc_V

3.88/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Bottle from Belgian Beer Shop. Head: thick, white, stable - Colour: very beautiful clear golden - Aroma: floral, yeasty - Taste: bitter, full of hops, yeast, clear alcohol presence Aftertaste: bitter, dry - Overall: a strong hoppy ale that will be appreciated by amateurs of IPA's.

Serving type: bottle

11-07-2012 22:57:59 | More by Marc_V

mick303

Ontario (Canada)

3.93/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Freshness date provided, 330 mL. Pours a nice white head, shows excellent lacing and a lasting film, great retention. Colour is a nice bright gold, steady carbonation.

The smell is quite reminisent of a Tripel. Some slightly astringent hop character, warming maltiness. Some straw notes, but also something vaguely similar to paint thinner in the background.

Taste has an upfront hoppy character, crisp and dry, with a good support of malt. Some of the piney character from the hops, a nice mustardy freshness. The astringent character is present on the finish. Aftertaste is dry and quite long, preserving a pleasant bitterness.

Mouthfeel is medium-full bodied, but alcohol is quite present. Carbonation is at an appropriate refreshing level. Drinkability is quite good, malts are relatively light on the palate, so comes across quite bitter.

Good, but probably could have been better. All said I quite enjoyed this. It has a really dry, crisp edge, and a lot of interesting flavour. I think the high ABV came across a little bit negatively but the hops held nicely, and a good example for someone keen to seek out this style.

Serving type: bottle

10-16-2012 18:16:45 | More by mick303

safaricook

Netherlands

4.05/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bought at de Bierparadijs, Meer, Belgium and poured into a Leute Bokbier glass.

A crystal clear golden color with quite some carbonation and a big fine bubbled head just as I like it. The head reduces after some time but a 1/3 finger remains until the end. Lacing like a painting, have to give this my first 5 ever for the looks.

Smell of Belgium yeast, sugar, fruity esters, some citrus and slightly hops.

Taste-wise I get hops, malt and some sweetness. It gets moderately bitter towards the end and there is some sourness as well. Rather complex for the style.

Had fun biting through the massive head. Nice tingling from the carbonation but burpiness factor is not so high. Very refreshing for its abv.

Overall a very drinkable beer. Maybe too drinkable for its high alcohol content. Its almost perfect if you have only one beer but want to get everything out of it: booze, refreshment, hops. In my opinion this is the best of the three Urthels.

Serving type: bottle

08-29-2012 19:29:03 | More by safaricook

bellebouche

France

2.4/5  rDev -39.2%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 4 | overall: 2.5

Hard to explain how frustrating it is to see continental european brewers lagging so far behind what's happening in the USA, UK, Scandinavia.

For a beer that should showcase hops my sample was surprisingly devoid of any.

Poured well, good head, alcohol was too apparent, malts muted no aroma, dry finish and a little fusel/alcohol hotness.

Unrefined if I'm generous but... such a let down.

Serving type: bottle

08-27-2012 19:35:45 | More by bellebouche

joemcgrath27

Alberta (Canada)

3.7/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A - poured into a tulip, slightly hazy bright golden, tower of fluffy head retained extremely well leaving lots of sticky lacing
S - spicy yeasty esters, mild leafy hops, honeydew melon, mild bozziness
T - lighter esters than the nose with the added presence of some medicine phenols, mild leafy hops, its tasty but is dominated by the 'Belgian' side leaving little room for the hops to shine
M - creamy start, dry finish with a touch of alcohol heat
O - there's no doubt that this is a tasty bevy, but it just doesn't have enough hop presence for my money so I have to dock it style points, none the less well worth a try

Serving type: bottle

08-25-2012 04:10:50 | More by joemcgrath27

ADZA

Australia

3.98/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a semi hazed golden hue which leaves a mister whippy soft serve three finger head and lacing everywhere,the smell is earthy herbal hops,sherbet,candy and citrus rind,the mouthfeel is full bodied and has tastes of toffee,herbal earthy hops,buttered popcorn,peaches and finished with a lemon sherbet bitterness and overall its very nice,unique and could drink alot of cheers.

Serving type: bottle

08-09-2012 10:30:43 | More by ADZA

CHADMC3

Connecticut

4.1/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a cloudy golden to orange body, packed with dense bubbles of carbonation which float up to meet the foamy, feather white head.

Aromas of Belgian yeasts and herbal and floral hops float to the nose. There is also a sweet fruitiness to this as well, maybe tangerine like.

Great flavors of sweet citrus fruitiness and yeast similar to the aroma highlight the palate.m as it warms it becomes sweeter but also spicier at the same time. There is an herbal hop bite to this as well.

Generous carbonation and a lighter body highlight the mouthfeel with a warming boozy and herbal finish.

A very tasty Belgian IPA. Great focus on the yeast and herbal notes that separate it from its American counterparts.

Serving type: bottle

07-22-2012 22:10:08 | More by CHADMC3

danieelol

Australia

3.73/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

330mL bottle from Camperdown

Pours a nice yellow orange with some sediment. Good head/lacing.

Smell is herbal, Belgian malt (Pilsener)/candy sugar a la Duvel, bit of booze. Quite a lot of fruit. Are the hops partially German perhaps?

Taste is bitter dishwasher detergent and a bit of metallic hoppiness. Still get those Pilsener malt flavours.

Mouthfeel is good too. Pretty boozy though, and lots of Belgian esters.

Overall a good beer. Would drink again.

Serving type: bottle

07-20-2012 13:01:35 | More by danieelol

UCLABrewN84

California

3.83/5  rDev -3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On tap at Lucky Baldwin's in Pasadena, CA.

Pours a slightly murky yellow with a foamy bone colored head that settles to a film on top of the beer. Foamy streaks of lace form around the glass on the drink down. Smell is of malt, grain, and grape juice aromas. Taste is much the same along with some yeast and spice flavors. There is a mild herbal hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp and medium bodied mouthfeel. Overall, this is a good beer that has a better taste than smell in my opinion.

Serving type: on-tap

07-04-2012 06:44:09 | More by UCLABrewN84

kylehay2004

Florida

4/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: two finger white head with decent retention on a slightly hazy golden with crimson hues body.

S: dark fruit, mosty sour cherry, some strawberry.

T: nicely fruity with Belgian yeast and fruity eaters almost saison like coming through. Mild hop notes which likey contribute to the fruitiness.

M: medium body and high carbonation.

Overall: Very interesting beer. Aroma and flavor clash a bit but overall drinkable and good to try.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2012 00:24:29 | More by kylehay2004

colforbin73

California

4.23/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

having just reviewed Urthel's saison last night which purports to be a belgian blonde as well... this answers the call and HOPS IT!

the pour is excellent with a very nice white two finger head. the ale is golden bronze, very effervescent. nice rich liquid.

the smell is crisp but only slightly hoppy, the taste is excellent. spikey bitterness, a rich maltiness, orange peel, bit oily from the hops. the finish is VERY BITTER, and a little hot.

it has all the belgian characteristics you look for, the yeast, sugary sweet malt, and well-rounded brewing, but then just bonks you on the head with the hops.

definitely worth a try!

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2012 03:38:04 | More by colforbin73

JayQue

Virginia

4.15/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Good one! I have had this beer for a while. Hope I didn't miss out on any additional hoppiness while it sat.. poured from a 750ml corked and caged bottle into a Chimay goblet. Drank it with blue crabs seasoned with Old Bay. The beer flavor held up very well.

Poured a hazy orange color with a lot of sediment. Delicately bubbling white head...about average retention for a high octane Belgian. No lacing to speak of.

Smells like a Belgian beer, yeasty and fruity...pears and apples.

Tastes kind of like a Tripel with hops!! Some candi sugar and belgian yeast with plenty of light fruit (mostly pears) and a little black pepper.. This is a Belgian IPA though and there is a balancing bitterness to go along with what would ordinarily be a spicy and sweet Belgian beer.

Mouthfeel is rich and spicy with a little hops bite.

Overall this is a good Belgian IPA. I drank the whole bottle, a little quicker than I usually drink a beer of this strength. Very nice.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2012 00:58:02 | More by JayQue

StaveHooks

Oklahoma

4.2/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750ml served into a tripel karmeliet tulip.
Production code 11:44
K11D7

A - Pours a glowing burnt orange with sediment floating about. A dainty creamy head shows off for a minute or two. Not an impressive head for the style at first but retains very well.

S - Over ripened pear and melon, some white wine aroma, mild Gorgonzola cheese, floral notes, brie cheese.

T - Floral and spice swims in a sugary malt. Yeast adds a roundness of brie-like funk. In fact it reminds me very much of brie. Funky tropical fruit, mango, pineapple, and some earthy peach are very present. A candy-like alcohol flavor comes through as it warms.

M - Light to medium body, carbonation is very smooth.

Not sure how old this is but this is the first time I've had the joy of drinking this fine nectar, so I have nothing to compare it to. Not alot of bitterness but very complex mix of musty tropical fruit and an extraordinary yeast profile.
This was like pairing tropical fruit with brie. Very nice.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2012 23:44:11 | More by StaveHooks

DARIVA

Netherlands

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: Pretty blond yellow but cloudy beer with a good head.

S: The smells of citrus, coriander and pine apple.

T: Light beer, notthing else recognizable.

M: Decent carbonation, nice mouthfeel and a light foam feel.

O: Good drinkable with a long finish.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2012 07:40:59 | More by DARIVA

canucklehead

British Columbia (Canada)

3.78/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Because of the higher ABV this is more a Tripel style beer combined with the IPA hops. At times I almost felt it tasted like A Duvel with more hops ( The golden ale influence). All in all a very nice beer that combines some complexity with a nicely hopped drinking experience. Drink out of a snifter or goblet to get the full nuances.

Serving type: bottle

04-19-2012 03:52:42 | More by canucklehead

GONZALOYANNA

Spain

3.63/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

330ml bottle.Tulip glass.Enjoyed on may´11. Golden color, foggy appearance.White quickly dissipated crown.Herbal notes, spiced & peppery aromas.Fruity & slightly tartar flavor then smooth hoppy bitterness.Spicy touches.Warming ABV is felt but balanced by a refreshing hoppy mouthfeel that lingers to the finish.Medium body,correct carbonation.Drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2012 00:49:19 | More by GONZALOYANNA

LiquidAmber

Washington

4.28/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Review from 5/2011 notes. Poured into a Gulden Draak tulip. Pours a cloudy orange amber with white floaties. White head with half finger head and lacing. Aroma of caramel malt, light fruit and spice. As advertised, starts like a Belgian dubbel; sweet malt and fruit and quickly transitions into a nondescript hop spiciness. The hops are not as aromatic as a top tier IPA, but the combination of Belgian ale and strong hop finish is interesting and pleasant to drink. Worth a revisit.

Serving type: bottle

03-21-2012 03:07:34 | More by LiquidAmber

jmugg

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Appearance: blonde, almost slightly cloudy. Small light frothy head ( I had a second beer at the same place that had a nice big head with medium bubbles up top).

Nose: Rather sweet, fruit (mostly) and yeast.

Taste: Hops with a tiny sweetness. The aftertaste is bitter and hoppy.

There was not a lot of lacing, which is something I would like out of a BIPA, and the aroma died down half way through the beer. I had to swirl to get it going again.

It does not taste like 9.5%, but I could feel it after a couple of these.

I really liked this beer (which was why I ordered a second), and would get it again.

Serving type: on-tap

02-18-2012 15:15:08 | More by jmugg

draheim

Washington

3.78/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

On tap @ Urge in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

Pours a clear honey color w/ minimal head, no lacing. Swirling the glass brings up no carbonation or head.

Aroma is Belgian yeast, some citrusy hops. Overall aroma is a little muted.

Taste follows nose: Belgian yeast, pale malt, hops. Belgian yeast lends a slightly musty quality, a little spiciness. Mouthfeel is smooth as would be expected.

Overall Belgian IPAs are hit-or-miss and this one lacks the seamless marriage between Belgian and American styles that can be found in the best representations of the style.

Serving type: on-tap

02-17-2012 04:06:11 | More by draheim