Hop Notch IPA - Uinta Brewing Company

troysoy2

Pennsylvania

4.2/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle poured into a large tulip, bottled date of 2/08/12.

Nice copper color, but where this beer really shines in its awesome fluffy, white head. Two fingers, with nice retention, and really impressive lacing.

Very fragrant, with plenty of pine, a little bit of a floral scent, and a faint, biscuity foundation. Robust, yet delicate.

Sweet and spicy on the front, with a wet, refreshing finish. The hops are nicely balanced out, and really just pleasing to the palate. Goes down smooth and easy, showcasing pine flavors without launching an assault on the tastebuds. The alcohol is well hidden. Plus, this IPA doesn't make use of the abundant, prickly carbonation that a lot of others tend to have. Smooth and delicious. Maybe a little bit too drinkable...

Serving type: bottle

02-24-2012 18:46:47 | More by troysoy2

firecrack0r

California

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%

05-25-2013 07:07:33 | More by firecrack0r

allentownpaguy

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +0.5%

05-25-2013 04:12:40 | More by allentownpaguy

woodychandler

Pennsylvania

4.26/5  rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

I received this from my local, in-person trader, tone77, recently and I CAN assure you that I will be re-reviewing it from a CAN in the near future. In the interim, a bottle will have to suffice.

From the bottle: "For Best Flavor Enjoy in a Glass"; "Brewed with RENEWABLE POWER Wind & Solar"; "Earth, Wind and Beer"; "Loaded by Uinta Brewing Co.".

I utilized an aggro pour, causing the formation of a dense finger of tawny head with great retention. Color was a deep amber with NE-quality clarity. Nose was of resinous piney hops and having come from a high school no-hitter this afternoon, it reminded me of pine tar. Wow! Mouthfeel was medium and the hops were notched up to the point of unmistakability. I now wonder where the demarcation line between an AIPA and a DIPA actually lies. It is somewhere around this brew. Great lacing began to form in my glass as I drank. Finish was actually only semi-dry, which is surprising, given the level of IBUs that this must register. If this measures up from a CAN, my cooler may have a new friend.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 03:54:56 | More by woodychandler

MikeyRiles

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +13.1%

05-25-2013 03:19:22 | More by MikeyRiles

BigGingDrinker

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +13.1%

05-25-2013 02:44:17 | More by BigGingDrinker

rrock44

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +13.1%

05-24-2013 18:51:28 | More by rrock44

Tom_Gilman

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%

05-24-2013 11:28:41 | More by Tom_Gilman

jaswilson2

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -12.1%

05-24-2013 01:05:08 | More by jaswilson2

NinetyNineBottles

Florida

4/5  rDev +0.5%

05-23-2013 22:54:51 | More by NinetyNineBottles

ipas-for-life

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%

05-23-2013 13:01:02 | More by ipas-for-life

Wally

Ohio

4/5  rDev +0.5%

05-23-2013 00:11:45 | More by Wally

alex_hart

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +13.1%

05-22-2013 23:25:41 | More by alex_hart

rmtaggart

North Dakota

4.75/5  rDev +19.3%

05-22-2013 17:00:28 | More by rmtaggart

Rob315

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -5.8%

05-22-2013 13:53:43 | More by Rob315

st9647v3

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%

05-21-2013 23:06:19 | More by st9647v3

cry96tears

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -5.8%

05-21-2013 23:01:53 | More by cry96tears

grubefresh

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%

05-21-2013 00:12:38 | More by grubefresh

Carpentiere

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +0.5%

05-20-2013 21:49:51 | More by Carpentiere

imbuckeye

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +13.1%

05-19-2013 16:45:45 | More by imbuckeye

VonZipper

New York

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%

05-18-2013 21:54:51 | More by VonZipper

jaxon53

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -12.1%

05-18-2013 21:07:13 | More by jaxon53

teraflx

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev -5.8%

05-18-2013 21:06:47 | More by teraflx

Sturmthis

Ohio

4/5  rDev +0.5%

05-18-2013 20:46:39 | More by Sturmthis

tswater

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%

05-18-2013 14:16:29 | More by tswater