Hopped-Up Goose Juice - Hoppin' Frog Brewery

MCDub

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

01-04-2013 20:39:20 | More by MCDub

moonknight31

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-21-2013 14:22:36 | More by moonknight31

thampel09

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-20-2013 20:09:54 | More by thampel09

CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-19-2013 01:15:57 | More by CosmoHopHead

wembly13

West Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

05-14-2013 16:45:45 | More by wembly13

Hallertau

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -21.9%

05-09-2013 23:59:15 | More by Hallertau

da_beers

Vermont

4.34/5  rDev +13%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Acquired in a trade, poured from a 22 oz. bomber.

A - Hazy golden straw mixed with a little amber, had a nice two-finger head and decent lacing.

S - Sweet malts, rye, a sweet orange and tropical fruit scent really comes through the end. Almost a sticky pineapple smell, too.

T - Smooth wave of flavors, hints of orange, finishes with hops and rye and an incredible breadiness.

M - Medium body with an amazing aftertaste that makes you want another sip, very drinkable.

O - Probably my favorite Rye IPA I've had. Great flavor wave and drinkability for a rye.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 01:28:21 | More by da_beers

MarkyMOD

Colorado

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-07-2013 20:03:42 | More by MarkyMOD

JMScowcroft

Vermont

4.04/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Hoppin' Frog Brewery - Hopped-Up Goose Juice - 1pt 6fl oz "bomber"

Look - Pours a hazy caramel amber with an ever so slight reddish-brown tint. Nice soapy head with sticky fresh lacing.

Smell - Bitter citrus and resin hops with faint caramel malts and bready rye.

Taste - Smooth malt and hops together blended nicely. Bready rye comes in after and sits on the sides and in your throat. A little gentle on the palate, wanted it to "kick" a bit more. The hops are more like the "smooth fruits" like the melons rather than the grapefruit style that usually gives these types of brews a stark contrast to work with on the taste end. It just was not here.

Mouthfeel - Medium-bodied, not overly sticky and not boozy at all. Good drinkability. Super smooth tasty rye. Again here same with taste, it's smooth and good but no "oomph".

Overall - Good rye AIPA, commpare to Founders Red's Rye PA for a punchier version, although that one is technically a "Rye Beer" and not an AIPA, it still has several similarities with all the key enhancements most might be looking for. The Goose Juice is super smooth, which I believe was their point, so in that regard it is a great brew.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2013 11:44:20 | More by JMScowcroft

KAP1356

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-07-2013 00:56:22 | More by KAP1356

TrickkyGangsta

Florida

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-04-2013 23:26:54 | More by TrickkyGangsta

jenray

Texas

3/5  rDev -21.9%

05-03-2013 14:24:47 | More by jenray

williamjbauer

West Virginia

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-01-2013 18:42:32 | More by williamjbauer

atone315

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +4.2%

04-29-2013 01:21:57 | More by atone315

rcjennings

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

04-21-2013 23:34:18 | More by rcjennings

hollywood_15063

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -15.4%

04-20-2013 06:51:26 | More by hollywood_15063

vcoggins

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

04-11-2013 00:36:45 | More by vcoggins

weonfire

Kentucky

3.79/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75

A - Reddish golden, one inch of frothy cream colored head, sticky lacing and LOTS of floating yeast, obviously very hazy

S - Citrus, orange, rye, bubblegum, lemon,

T - Initial: Carmel, lemon, orange. finish: Rye infused grapefruit pericarp that lingers. bitterness is a 3/10.

M - Really frothy, thick and creamy. very nice.

O - I love grapefruit. What i don't like is the white, vieny portion of the inside of the rhine of a grapefruit. This beer taste just like a rye infused portion of that (or maybe is that the passionfruit coming thru?)- and leaves a coating on your mouth. Nose is medium, Mouth is excellent and lastly a bit more sour lemon that desired.

Serving type: bottle

04-10-2013 02:25:25 | More by weonfire

nimrod979

Maryland

3.35/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

22oz bottle no freshness date.

Appearance: Hazy bronze-orange with a one finger white head

Aroma: orange juice, citrusy hops, a little pungent. rye malt spiciness is there as well.

Taste: A mix between spicy rye malt with citrusy hops. Nothing over the top here. Flavor is a bit underwhelming. I guess I look more for the hops and this one is very rye forward.

Mouthfeel: Medium body with medium carbonation. Decent balance with rye malt and citrusy hops makes it pretty drinkable but it's not really up my alley. Average.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2013 00:05:34 | More by nimrod979

mjw1200

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +17.2%

04-05-2013 22:42:56 | More by mjw1200

Doostain

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

04-04-2013 01:21:50 | More by Doostain

goblue3509

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

04-02-2013 00:37:00 | More by goblue3509

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

3.76/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

First had: bottle purchased at the brewery

A somewhat hazy copper/amber pour, with a healthy white head that retained well and laced the glass. Nice aroma of fresh citrusy hops with a background earthy rye profile. More of the same in the taste, citrusy hops, toasty rye and otherwise biscuity malts, forming a good balance, and creating a rather dry bitterness. Slick mouthfeel, light-medium body, easily drinkable, pretty good overall.

Serving type: bottle

04-01-2013 03:36:55 | More by Rifugium

t0rin0

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

03-28-2013 03:39:12 | More by t0rin0

dmitalski

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

03-27-2013 23:43:35 | More by dmitalski