Hop Explosion - Allentown Brew Works

Tom_Gilman

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +9.6%

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

dsnyder61

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +9.6%

06-11-2013 18:17:05 | More by dsnyder61

bcsbeer

Florida

4.39/5  rDev +20.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

My wife picked this up for me on a resent trip to Allentown.
Poured clear amber with a fluffy off white head that had good retention and lacing. The nose picked up a nice fresh hop aroma. Taste was well balanced with malty sweetness up front followed by a light hop bitterness. Mouthfeel was medium to heavy , smooth and creamy. Overall I would have to say I married a good woman. That was a good beer.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 19:45:09 | More by bcsbeer

randylangford

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

06-07-2013 01:33:13 | More by randylangford

hiphops24

New York

4/5  rDev +9.6%

06-05-2013 01:04:07 | More by hiphops24

smakawhat

Maryland

4.23/5  rDev +15.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured on tap at Al's of Hampden into a tulip pint glass.

One finger off white head peesented, laces nicely well finishing. Bronze to brass amber body, a little cloudy. Decent lookig with nice lemon hues.

Nose is soft malts, borderline juicy citrus hop and melon. Slight hint of toasty grains and some almost biscuit like quality. Very solid.

Palate matches with a simple malt backbone. Finsih gives to toasty grains and hop almost juicy melon and citrus punch. Lingering mild honey sweetness, matching a good hop bitterness as well. Good mix of pine dryness as well.

Really solid balanced Ipa assertive with a decent hint of toasty quality, highly drinkable nice job.

Serving type: on-tap

06-03-2013 18:04:42 | More by smakawhat

CoCambria

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

05-22-2013 19:45:35 | More by CoCambria

Phillyz

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

05-18-2013 06:39:23 | More by Phillyz

dan027

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +9.6%

05-17-2013 02:26:42 | More by dan027

Radwagon

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +9.6%

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

anthonypw

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +23.3%

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

buzzy

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -11%

04-18-2013 01:39:57 | More by buzzy

ROGUE16

Delaware

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

04-17-2013 17:49:04 | More by ROGUE16

dinojrbtom

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +16.4%

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

Texasfan549

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -11%

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

kjkinsey

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -11%

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

Dbot

Delaware

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

04-08-2013 21:47:44 | More by Dbot

Omnium

Pennsylvania

4.03/5  rDev +10.4%
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 +12.3%
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

SolipsismalCat

Pennsylvania

4.09/5  rDev +12.1%
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

mmsimmons

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -31.5%

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

hophead81

4/5  rDev +9.6%

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

Headgoober

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -17.8%

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

tone77

Pennsylvania

3.53/5  rDev -3.3%
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

JoeyBeerBelly

New York

3.18/5  rDev -12.9%
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