Hoppin' To Heaven IPA - Hoppin' Frog Brewery

Phenom

New Jersey

3.98/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Nice frothy white head, lots of lacing, plenty of carbonation rising through the beer, mostly clear deep orange color. Looks tasty.

S: Big bold hop aromas, grapefruit, some fruity esters from the alcohol.

T: Well balanced, not as much of a hop bomb as some modern IPAs, it is not super complex or flavorful and can best be described as a solid example of the style. Can taste the alcohol somewhat and there is a good dose of bitterness.

M: Lots of carbonation, plenty of lingering bitterness, a little more watery or thin-bodied than ideal, but pretty good.

D: Fairly easy drinking, but would probably tire of it after a couple.

Definitely a solid IPA, not my favorite but very good, I would recommend giving it a try.

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2008 21:53:00 | More by Phenom

riemster

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

06-17-2013 18:56:14 | More by riemster

csustar001

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +17.2%

06-16-2013 22:21:22 | More by csustar001

djre4orm

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

06-13-2013 18:23:10 | More by djre4orm

goblin7704

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

06-11-2013 16:50:30 | More by goblin7704

Hendry

Vermont

3/5  rDev -21.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

The comical artwork that features a frog on steroids holding up a hefty mug of beer is certainly amusing enough, but is this $10 bomber worth the $$?

Pours a murky amber orange hue with beastly carbonation,and a tall soapy white head that lasts for a spell, lacing is quite good.The chunky sediment at the bottom of the bottle was wholly unattractive, and downright nasty looking (I usually enjoy unfiltered IPAs).

Aromas are of sweet bread and melon with a touch of hops hiding beneath.

Taste is equally as malty as the nose: despite the bragging about the hop content on the label, the malts are winning this battle with a technical KO! Only the slightest amount of hop bitterness bringing up the rear, with the sweet malts lingering about the palate like an unwelcome houseguest. Carbonation is aggressive, bordering on prickly.

Mouthfeel is medium, slightly chewy feel from the steep malt bill. Not an overly dry finish here, not the most inviting by any means.

Overall, a very disappointing $10 bomber with big promises for a hop bomb that is just another malty mishegas.The massive chunky sediment at the bottom of the bottle was a major turn off. The frog on the bottle has got huge stones to ask for a ten spot on this bomber, and I doubt many will return with so many better choices for the $. This frog is another turkey!

Serving type: bottle

06-11-2013 03:17:12 | More by Hendry

Lucho

Florida

4/5  rDev +4.2%

06-08-2013 06:49:34 | More by Lucho

ali1987

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +23.7%

06-05-2013 22:54:28 | More by ali1987

IPAchris

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +17.2%

06-01-2013 21:10:54 | More by IPAchris

HumphreyLee

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

05-31-2013 06:01:39 | More by HumphreyLee

braugon

Connecticut

3.55/5  rDev -7.6%
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

A: Lots of floaters, huge frothy sea foam texture head, copper in color

N: malt, molasses, dark honey

T: Sweet malt, grapefruit, chinese five spice

M: Creamy, big up front, dry hoppy finish

O: Glad to finally try it, not sure how fresh it was. Enjoyed the heavy complex nature of this ipa, would like to try it on tap

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2013 23:54:18 | More by braugon

moonknight31

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-21-2013 14:22:46 | More by moonknight31

Apathetiq

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

05-12-2013 19:07:56 | More by Apathetiq

ncstateplaya

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-09-2013 17:26:35 | More by ncstateplaya

DIPAFAN

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

05-05-2013 22:39:35 | More by DIPAFAN

mendvicdog

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

05-04-2013 23:48:41 | More by mendvicdog

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

04-28-2013 22:12:48 | More by spycow

StoutIrish

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

04-21-2013 15:57:52 | More by StoutIrish

chambeam

Florida

4/5  rDev +4.2%

04-21-2013 00:08:43 | More by chambeam

ryser2k

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

04-19-2013 14:30:05 | More by ryser2k

scootsmal

New York

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

04-16-2013 14:58:49 | More by scootsmal

kylehay2004

Florida

4.46/5  rDev +16.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Thin head on a hazy copper body with nice lacing. Aroma is near perfect with lots of grapefruit, very tangy and hoppy, nice toasted malt presence and very full on the nose. Very complex flavors and hop profile with citrus hops of grapefruit and pineapple and earthy hops on a well balanced caramel malt base. Medium body and moderate carbonation. Full flavored, complex and well balanced, what more could you want from an IPA. Now just work on the price.

Serving type: on-tap

04-15-2013 22:51:09 | More by kylehay2004

wroywel

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

04-06-2013 20:59:12 | More by wroywel

AR_Rios

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +4.2%

04-01-2013 23:18:42 | More by AR_Rios

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -15.4%

04-01-2013 13:30:25 | More by TheBeerAlmanac