The Audacity Of Hops - Cambridge Brewing Company

Momar42

Maryland

3.18/5  rDev -22.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

22oz bomber into Duvel tulip
Bottled 2011 (it was a gift so I'm gonna drink it anyway!)

A - hazy deep yellow color with frothy white head the dissipates quickly. Minimal lacing.

S - bready, biscuits, yeast and a hint of lemon. Perhaps even some tea notes coming through. Think the aroma has faded over time but still nice.

T - once again, I dont think the age has treated this one well. Its drinking more like a hoppy wit now. An interesting amalgam if ever. I really believe this would be a quality beer fresh.

M - moderate carbonation go well with the remaining bitterness. Not too smooth but pretty medium. Not bad given the age.

O - This gets a 3.5 because of the age. I can detect some really nice notes in here but they have faded too much. Not the beers fault but I will try and track down a fresher bottle to revise my rating. Would recommend others do the same. I have a feeling this is an overlooked good BIPA.

Serving type: bottle

07-28-2012 02:49:25 | More by Momar42

Dubbs33

New York

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-24-2013 22:21:48 | More by Dubbs33

roach4230

New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-24-2013 22:21:32 | More by roach4230

morefackinghops

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-22-2013 21:35:01 | More by morefackinghops

gpblackgt

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-21-2013 00:39:30 | More by gpblackgt

thampel09

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-20-2013 20:06:29 | More by thampel09

jaxon53

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-14-2013 23:35:22 | More by jaxon53

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A-hazy golden amber color with a nice white head and good lacing

S-yeasty bread, orange, pine, spices

T-citrus, orange, yeasty bread, hint of coriander and cloves, little sweetness, nice bitter finish

F-medium body with moderate carbonation, alcohol well-integrated, crisp

O-a nice variation on a Belgian IPA, good flavors

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 02:07:31 | More by MDDMD

woodchipper

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-12-2013 21:26:34 | More by woodchipper

bigbluebeerguy

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-08-2013 01:59:34 | More by bigbluebeerguy

dunix

Vermont

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

05-07-2013 14:08:04 | More by dunix

BigJim5021

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-04-2013 08:22:27 | More by BigJim5021

bmwats

Louisiana

3.48/5  rDev -14.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 650 ml bottle into a footed tulip.

A: Amber, golden hue. Pours about a 1 finger, bubbly, white head. Dissipates quickly. Fair amount of rising effervescence mostly wears itself out quickly. Slight beer ring lacing.

S: Pine resin, orange citrus, and honey.

T: Hoppy, bitter, and steely. None of the sweet characteristics apparent in the nose come out in the flavor.

M: Very bitter but less hoppy, and kind of shallow. Dry finish.

D: Sipping experience.

Atmosphere is really nice. Nice hue, decent (although short-lived) head, and some adequate lacing. Nose is a very full, great combination of pine resin, with orange, and a syrupy sweetness. Unfortunately, some of the complexities in the nose, do not present in the flavor. Dry and bitter....not much else. Overall, this is a good quaff.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2013 04:47:01 | More by bmwats

Rheaume17

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-04-2013 01:59:05 | More by Rheaume17

liamt07

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-02-2013 21:27:25 | More by liamt07

mattst

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-01-2013 02:00:26 | More by mattst

blknikon

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

04-30-2013 19:16:24 | More by blknikon

cincysig

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10%

04-29-2013 18:53:34 | More by cincysig

jmmy3

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.2%

04-29-2013 03:00:08 | More by jmmy3

Nocontrol1977

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.2%

04-29-2013 01:34:48 | More by Nocontrol1977

JMScowcroft

Vermont

4.59/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Cambridge Brewing Company - The Audacity of Hops - 1pt 6fl oz bottle

Look - Pours a slightly hazy golden amber or copper with a nice soapy head. Phenomenal lacing. Rambunctious carbonation.

Smell - Bready spices with hop on top. Interesting mix, DIPA & Belgian-style, both share the stage evenly.

Taste - Citrus hops come in first, then a wave of spicy, bready Belgian yeast. After this a blast of bitter grapefruit hops. Boom!

Mouthfeel - Great drinkability. very unique and enjoyable. The blend is so smooth and really works. In the aftertaste you get the hops but also the sour that you expect from a Belgian.

Overall - Would definitely recommend. Great fusion of styles. Stellar brew that bridges the gap between my two favorite styles.

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 13:22:41 | More by JMScowcroft

tenacioustomato

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev -2.2%

04-27-2013 01:31:18 | More by tenacioustomato

koopa

New Jersey

4.16/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

22oz bomber purchased at the Hunger Mountain Coop in Montpelier VT for $8.99 this past weekend.

Appearance: Pours a lightly hazy honey soaked copper with a 1 finger white crown that shows moderate retention and some lace.

Smell: Lots of pepper, some other soft belgian ester, light grapefruit and lemon citrus notes, and a moderately bready malt.

Taste: Same as the nose but with a firm hop bitterness that meshes very well with the belgian yeast character.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with medium to moderate carbonation.

Overall: This is a tasty take on a DIPA that I would probably drink regularly on draft if it was available at my local pub. Not something I would put much of an effort into trading for though.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 02:07:36 | More by koopa

2dogbrew

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

04-24-2013 16:57:10 | More by 2dogbrew

coachob3

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

04-21-2013 18:16:25 | More by coachob3