Sierra Nevada Hoptimum Imperial IPA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Goldfishman

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -4.5%

04-25-2012 23:56:54 | More by Goldfishman

nick_asian

Nevada

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-19-2013 06:54:23 | More by nick_asian

SedateSix

Washington

4.75/5  rDev +13.4%

05-19-2013 05:43:00 | More by SedateSix

RobinLee

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

05-19-2013 04:33:15 | More by RobinLee

PatrickBeebe

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-19-2013 03:45:42 | More by PatrickBeebe

Duesler

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -10.5%

05-19-2013 03:28:12 | More by Duesler

redliner8

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +13.4%

05-19-2013 02:57:42 | More by redliner8

SigEp271

Virginia

4.79/5  rDev +14.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Appearance - Nice golden appearance with very little head.

Smell - Smells how a true IPA should. You get a nose full of hop, which I think it centennial

Taste - Right off the bat you get hit with hops. If you can imagine a hop literally slapping you in the face, that pretty much explains it. Nice after taste and as the beer starts to warm you get different flavor characteristics. For a 100 IBU this is very impressive, loved DFH 120 IPA and this is much more affordable and is just as equally impressive.

Mouthfeel - Crisp taste with a nice long after taste. With the IPA had a little bit more depth, but wonderful beer.

Overall - Great IPA. Normally hate Sierra Nevada but had to try this. Well worth it

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 01:19:24 | More by SigEp271

mtalley999

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

05-19-2013 00:49:54 | More by mtalley999

kjfinnerty

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +13.4%

05-19-2013 00:43:59 | More by kjfinnerty

HedleyLamar

California

4.63/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

WOW! This is amazing beer! Sierra Nevada was one of the first Pale Ales that I had ever tried years ago when craft brew were gaining popularity. This beer is full of flavor and it packs a strong punch with a high alcohol content. If you have not had this one, give it a try.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 00:23:12 | More by HedleyLamar

Shogun730

California

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-19-2013 00:17:22 | More by Shogun730

afrokaze

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-18-2013 22:09:52 | More by afrokaze

bluestar0828

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +13.4%

05-18-2013 21:09:52 | More by bluestar0828

Phacoman

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

05-18-2013 20:59:27 | More by Phacoman

JArena13

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

05-18-2013 20:51:22 | More by JArena13

DenverHopHead

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I've been overlooking Sierra Nevada. I'll have a SN Pale Ale at a wedding reception or at an everyday bar just because it's so established, but never seek them out. As my love of Cali IPA's grow, I decided to give Torpedo a go again and loved it. Never had Hoptimum, but as soon as I finished off Torpedo, I put it on my must have list. I dare you to find much fault here. Pick up a 4 pack at just $8 (here in CO), it's a steal!

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 20:30:08 | More by DenverHopHead

HopLuva

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

05-18-2013 20:16:08 | More by HopLuva

jbarletto

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

05-18-2013 15:04:03 | More by jbarletto

tswater

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

05-18-2013 14:17:27 | More by tswater

Hobo

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-18-2013 12:32:13 | More by Hobo

megamass

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

05-18-2013 05:54:59 | More by megamass

Joey1566

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-18-2013 02:47:22 | More by Joey1566

DrinkSlurm

Connecticut

4.26/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Poured from 12oz bottle into HF tulip. Purchased single at Total Wine in Norwalk, CT for $2.50. Pours an amber orange with sticky lacing but not much head - but can be expected for such a big ABV. Nice resinous pine and bready malt aroma...some sweetness. Taste is fantastic. Sweet piney bready...wow really amazing. Its so smooth for the abv..I mean scary smooth. Its almost a chugger. Its rare to come across a beer that is so smooth at such a high abv. Really a fantastic DIPA/strong ale. Serious deal for this brew at $2.50!!! I recommend this for anyone looking for a great amazing hop flavor without a huge mouth puckering bitterness...

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 02:34:51 | More by DrinkSlurm

beertardis

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-18-2013 01:46:04 | More by beertardis