Hopped-Up Goose Juice - Hoppin' Frog Brewery

feloniousmonk

Minnesota

4.28/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Hoppin' Frog Hopped-Up Goose Juice Rye IPA. Brewed and bottled by Hoppin' Frog Brewing Company, Akron, Ohio.

Clouded, amber/reddish hue, small off-white head.

Aroma: Boom! There's the rye, giving off the scent of whiskey more than merely malt. After that first blast, hops take charge. Beautiful. Good and grassy. Nice blend, a potent foreshadowing of drinks to come.

Taste: Bam! Now it's working in tandem, both sides hitting at once. Lush malt, nice and spicy rye, tasty as it gets. Here comes the grapefruit, here's the orange and lemon.

Time to take a break and hear their tale: "America hops dominate this Rye IPA, creating an assertive citrus and passion fruit character. An old-world flavor from rye malt adds the perfect complement to Goose Juice's big, satisfying hop flavor and aroma. Originally home-brewed by our beloved brewer Goose, it's wonderful combination of flavors inspired us to brew this specialty IPA. 7 % ABV. 73 OG, 60 IBU."

It's a damned tasty combo, a magnificent marriage of flavors. Might be my favorite RYe IPA so far. Single RyePA, might you. I have a fondness for Bittersweet Lenny's, still. This, though, might have no equal.

Serving type: bottle

09-15-2012 03:02:45 | More by feloniousmonk

Chaney

District of Columbia

3.43/5  rDev -10.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Served in a DFH globe.

A: Poured an extremely murky orange/amber color with tons of little yeasties floating around. The head was about 1/2 finger or so.

S: Almost smelled like an American Barleywine (ala Bigfoot). Intense pine center with sort of a caramel undertow. Potent stuff!

T: Odd. It didn't quite have the hop sting that I was expecting and it had kind of a soapy quality that wasn't pleasant. Tons of rye and no real hop bite on the end.

M: The prickle is fine, but the rye, pine sap bitterness was somewhat off-putting. Splotchy lacing.

O: While this wasn't without its merits, I didn't really care for this overall. Actually, I don't think I've liked any of Hoppin' Frog's IPAs.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2013 18:28:10 | More by Chaney

Sludgeman

District of Columbia

3.4/5  rDev -11.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

$9.99 for a 22 oz bottle. Brewer does NOT use freshness dating. A healthy pour into a chalice.

I know this is an American IPA, but the combination of the spicey rye and the hopped up bitterness is too much for me. It does not have to be an evenly balanced beer, but I believe some more sweetness would provide a little contrast and make this a much more drinkable beer. An average beer. Not bad, but one that I will probably pass by in the future considering the availability of so many above average beers. Maybe a candidate for a future re-review.

A - Pours a clear amber, with a 2-finger off-white dense head, well carbonated, good head retention and good lacing.

S - Resinous hoppy notes with a slight malty sweetness.

T - Carmel and spice. Very bitter in the finish (back of the tongue).

MF - Light to medium bodied, creamy with a sharp finish.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2013 01:00:50 | More by Sludgeman

riemster

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

06-17-2013 18:56:28 | More by riemster

dsshuck

Maryland

4/5  rDev +4.4%

06-14-2013 22:26:33 | More by dsshuck

ColForbinBC

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

06-12-2013 16:55:06 | More by ColForbinBC

JSchock7

Kansas

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

06-12-2013 06:54:33 | More by JSchock7

goblin7704

Ohio

4/5  rDev +4.4%

06-11-2013 16:51:41 | More by goblin7704

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +4.4%

06-08-2013 15:23:44 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

EricClayton

West Virginia

4/5  rDev +4.4%

06-06-2013 04:43:42 | More by EricClayton

onix1agr

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

06-01-2013 08:11:25 | More by onix1agr

oglmcdgl

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

06-01-2013 05:46:33 | More by oglmcdgl

davidsumner

Virginia

3.76/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poor - A lot of head on initial poor, which comes down the a 2 finger then settles down the a finger that remains. Lot's of lace. Color is deep orange to copper and very hazy like a wheat beer.

Nose - It's pretty complex. Spice; coriander, clove, ginger. Some citrus, blood orange. Not a typical nose for a beer.

Taste - Juice is appropriate to be in the title. This taste's more like juice then it does beer. Apricot, Orange, Lemon; some Anise/Licorice. The hop is present as well as the malt but they take a back seat to the "juice".

But let me not forget that this "IS" a Rye. So the Rye is very present. I'm just not used to Rye. So if we just take all the flavor's that I mentioned above... these would describe the Rye. A Spicy, Apricot, Citrus, Floral, Hey/Grassy blend.

All and all, a pretty darn good beer; just not my taste.

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2013 22:48:42 | More by davidsumner

moonknight31

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

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

thampel09

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +4.4%

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

CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4/5  rDev +4.4%

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

wembly13

West Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

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

Hallertau

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -21.7%

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

da_beers

New Jersey

4.34/5  rDev +13.3%
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 +4.4%

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

JMScowcroft

Vermont

4.04/5  rDev +5.5%
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 +4.4%

05-07-2013 00:56:22 | More by KAP1356

TrickkyGangsta

Florida

4/5  rDev +4.4%

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

jenray

Texas

3/5  rDev -21.7%

05-03-2013 14:24:47 | More by jenray

williamjbauer

West Virginia

4/5  rDev +4.4%

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