Hop Explosion - Allentown Brew Works

SolipsismalCat

Pennsylvania

4.09/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured into a pint glass.

A: Slightly hazy copper with two-finger, white, foamy, creamy head that lasted more than several minutes. Great lacing.

S: Citrus and pine hops. Pineapple.

T: Moderate sweetness and solid hop bitterness. Bitterness throughout. Citrus and pine.

M: Medium bodied with lively carbonation. Smooth.

O: Great looking IPA with a vivid aroma and a refreshing taste.

Serving type: bottle

02-19-2013 02:40:43 | More by SolipsismalCat

Phillyz

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-18-2013 06:39:23 | More by Phillyz

dan027

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +10.2%

05-17-2013 02:26:42 | More by dan027

Radwagon

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +10.2%

04-27-2013 00:04:51 | More by Radwagon

anthonypw

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +24%

04-19-2013 15:29:54 | More by anthonypw

buzzy

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

04-18-2013 01:39:57 | More by buzzy

ROGUE16

Delaware

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

04-17-2013 17:49:04 | More by ROGUE16

dinojrbtom

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

04-13-2013 23:13:15 | More by dinojrbtom

Texasfan549

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

04-11-2013 18:11:17 | More by Texasfan549

kjkinsey

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

04-10-2013 00:10:40 | More by kjkinsey

Dbot

Delaware

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

04-08-2013 21:47:44 | More by Dbot

Omnium

Pennsylvania

4.03/5  rDev +11%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Bottle > Sam Adam's Alpine Spring Glass
A - Pours a murky orange color, off white, thick 1.5 finger head, medium lacing.
S - Smells very fresh, lots of floral hops goin on, with some nice tropical fruits, and a sweeter malt.
T - This is a full flavored beer, good hop bitterness that has a somewhat fruity flavor that finishes with strong malt flavors.
M - The bitterness can tend to be a little much, but its decent.
O - Having this on tap last spring when it first reached the pittsburgh area, I didnt care for it, but revisiting it, I enjoyed it much more this time. Its a good full tasting IPA that can be appreciate in a number of areas.

Serving type: bottle

04-05-2013 01:22:09 | More by Omnium

57md

Pennsylvania

4.1/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Appearance is a striking copper with a full finger of head that retains well and leaves some intricate lacing behind. The nose is hoppy, but not overly so. This is a solid example of an East Coast IPA - nice malt and hop balance. The finish could stand to be a bit hoppier, but that is a small criticism considering this offering is truly a rare example of a sessionable IPA.

Serving type: on-tap

04-02-2013 21:07:06 | More by 57md

mmsimmons

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -31.1%

02-19-2013 02:10:45 | More by mmsimmons

hophead81

4/5  rDev +10.2%

02-04-2013 12:31:42 | More by hophead81

Headgoober

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -17.4%

02-04-2013 01:52:37 | More by Headgoober

tone77

Pennsylvania

3.53/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a brown 12 oz. bottle. Has a cloudy orange/golden color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is dominated by hops. Taste is well balanced hops and malts, a bit of pine, good amount of bitterness. Very easy drinking. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall is a pretty good beer.

Serving type: bottle

01-30-2013 01:26:48 | More by tone77

Tom_Gilman

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +10.2%

01-21-2013 16:09:35 | More by Tom_Gilman

JoeyBeerBelly

New York

3.18/5  rDev -12.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3

12oz bottle served in a glass beer mug.

L - clear copper color with a fluffy white head that left sticky lacing.

S - a mix of pine and citrus.

T - sharp pine with citrus rind bitterness finishing things off.

F - medium bodied with mild carbonation making the beer go down easy.

O - a decent beer but just an average IPA.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2013 22:05:59 | More by JoeyBeerBelly

Mcooly

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

01-13-2013 04:18:43 | More by Mcooly

lovindahops

New York

3.48/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A- hops explosion pours a reddish copper with massive head of foam. Some floaties are even present in the brew

S- grassy, herbal, and pine notes represent the bulk of that profile. Even some spices and pepper

T- a bitter and dry taste coexist with some of the herbal flavors. Slightly medicinal at the finish with some malt lingering

M- good carbonation with a sticky flavor

O- I really look for a highly grapefruit, citric, or pine presence when a strong hop profile is suggested by the flavor. Nevertheless, it's very drinkable and consistent in some of the bitter aspects of the brew. I would have another

Serving type: bottle

01-11-2013 00:04:26 | More by lovindahops

beerthulhu

New Jersey

3.53/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: A pale rustic orange shows a well established fill of effervesce. The head is the crowning achievment here, a solid 2+ fingers of bubbly foam that is light beige in color, frumpy in texture, with a strong shellacking of patchy foam work on the vessel walls.

S: Fresh grass and pepper arrive on the nose first with a dash of pepper, dry citrus and a touch of munich dry toastiness. Celery and flowers with a strength that was kinda light for a cautionary warning.

T: The hops didn't seem much at first but do gain some strength and momentum towards the swallow. Dry toasted grain and dry toasted citrus peel. A bit of peppercorns, pine and oregano comes with a warm toasted flowery bitterness. The hops pick up a bit more upon warming but still fall somewhat short of a hop explosion.

M: Malty mouthful, toasty warmth, decent level of bitterness.

O: Overall with a name like hop explosion you better bring the hop bang. It doesnt dissappoint, but doesnt exactly live up to its billing as well, more of a m-80 then a explosion. Love the chinook and tomahawk hops but there are most better examples of thier usage (arrogant bastardfor chinook & mikkeller single hop for tomahawk.)

Serving type: bottle

12-11-2012 02:20:59 | More by beerthulhu

Lang44

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

11-13-2012 18:17:06 | More by Lang44

cpolking

Iowa

3.4/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Thanks to tone77 for tihs one! The beer pours a slightly hazy dark amber and burnt orange in color. There is half an inch of thick and creamy off-white foam.

The aroma is fairly light, tea with lemon, a hint of pine. The taste is as malty as hoppy, lots of tea with lemon, very light caramel, and a decidedly, almost massively, bitter finish.

Serving type: bottle

10-19-2012 02:50:49 | More by cpolking

zonker17

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

10-18-2012 23:24:56 | More by zonker17