Sierra Nevada Hoptimum Imperial IPA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

smogfood

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -4.5%

01-19-2013 16:41:50 | More by smogfood

BBrewington

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-19-2013 17:04:16 | More by BBrewington

kwa357

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-19-2013 15:30:12 | More by kwa357

Fubar1453

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-19-2013 14:18:45 | More by Fubar1453

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-19-2013 12:52:01 | More by InspectorBob

clayrock81

Virginia

4.14/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Poured a golden orange body w ith two finger soapy head and lots o' lace that left itself hang around while I drank. Hoppy aroma, natch, with any adjective you might want to use for DIPAs: citrusy, hint of grapefruit, earthy, soapy, dirty. A strong hop aroma but there are wiffs of caramel malt that sneak out as well. What I like best about this beer and something that is hard to do when you have this much hops and alcohol (ABV over 10% and it is not noticeable, making this one real easy to pound a couple and feel it later) is that not only is not a palate wrecker but is smooth, somewhat chewey and creamy, and even with all the spicy, sharp citric and grape hops in there, one can pick up some sweet caramel and bread malts as well as touches of other fruit which I'll bastardize and say "tropical". Well-balanced, great beer and to summarize both hoppy and pleasantly balanced with some sweetness and a must have for any serious beer drinker.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 12:49:09 | More by clayrock81

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