Hopdinger - O'so Brewing Company

barnzy78

Illinois

4.03/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz. I noticed some sediment in the bottom of the bottle before opening, so I poured carefully to leave the sediment in the bottle, but hard enough to produce a nice pillowy white head atop a bright amber ale. I really wasn't expecting much from a brewery I'd never heard of, but the appearance and aroma sparked my interest. Sweet malt, citrus and floral hops filled my nose giving me a hint that this was a quality brew. Initial tastes were full in flavor with notes of pine and grapefruit with a solid bready malt backbone. Some herbal hops in the mix along with a nice bitter, slightly spicy or white pepper hop finish. Mouth-feel is medium bodied with nice hop resins coating the palate well. Overall impression is very good from me. Really enjoyed this ale - great representation of a bold American Pale Ale.

Serving type: bottle

02-22-2010 23:51:03 | More by barnzy78

coz

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -8.7%

06-19-2013 00:07:56 | More by coz

majorbase2

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -8.7%

06-17-2013 00:01:05 | More by majorbase2

matjack85

Illinois

4.95/5  rDev +39%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I picked up this single 12oz brown bottle as part of a build-your-own six pack for $9.99 at the Binny's store in Bloomingdale, IL, making them $1.67 each. No freshness date. Also of interest, the company website lists the abv at an even 6.0%, not the 5.5% listed here.

The beer poured a hazy honey gold color with 2-finger's worth of white head that lasts a few minutes and leaves some nice lacing.

Wonderful floral hop aroma with a touch of pine and citrus fruit underneath.

Wow, this is really good. Sweet malty backbone with a honey and almost buttery taste, balanced with mild piny and citrusy hops.

Smooth, creamy, medium bodied with higher than average carbonation, which keeps it nice and crisp.

Not a hop bomb, but a really tasty American Pale Ale. I loved it.

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2013 10:11:10 | More by matjack85

Mat_Rampson

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -8.7%

06-05-2013 03:30:00 | More by Mat_Rampson

vette2006c5r

Wisconsin

3.55/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Hopdinger pours a dark golden color, with a very small lacing head. There is a earthy and slightly hoppy aroma. The taste has a nice hop bite to it, lots of earthy like flavors, and a subtle roasted taste. Full flavors, nicely carbonated. Overall a nice solid APA, not has hoppy or floral, but does have a subtle roasted flavor that is a bit of a change up.

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2013 04:33:27 | More by vette2006c5r

Woodman70

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

06-01-2013 02:37:07 | More by Woodman70

Larrygto

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

05-27-2013 18:42:04 | More by Larrygto

gmendez1122

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

05-15-2013 05:27:19 | More by gmendez1122

Naters333

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-12-2013 00:45:51 | More by Naters333

leedorham

Washington

4/5  rDev +12.4%

05-10-2013 02:08:41 | More by leedorham

imperialking

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-06-2013 19:12:24 | More by imperialking

BYOFB

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

05-05-2013 21:35:48 | More by BYOFB

brewandbbq

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25

12oz bottle.

Pours hazy gold with an inch-plus head of white. Retention is moderate with a partial skim coat and stringy lacing for the duration.

Aromatics have a mild amount of biscuity malt and pine bark. Bread crusts follow through.

Light to medium bodied with a crisp mouthfeel.

Toasted malt with balancing, piney hops and a light bitterness on the palate.

Finishes with some lingering toasted bread ends and stale pine bark.

Either this beer is quite faded or totally oversold by the label description.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 00:22:03 | More by brewandbbq

mkennedy119

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

04-24-2013 01:45:31 | More by mkennedy119

smartassboiler

Illinois

3/5  rDev -15.7%

04-23-2013 16:14:46 | More by smartassboiler

jreindl

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -8.7%

04-20-2013 06:35:48 | More by jreindl

KFBR392

Illinois

3.14/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25

Appearance: Beautifully present head which peaked at about two fingers and retailed at about a half a finger. Golden slightly peach color to this brew. Very active carbonation throughout. Heavy lacing left on the glass with each drink.

Smell: Unexpected banana/yeast aroma on the front of this brew. A little bit of malt but that odd front aroma keeps coming back. The hops are felt in a crispy dry aroma.

Taste: Follows the aroma pretty closely. There are some unique flavors going on here for an APA. Yeast and some leafy greens on the front. Buttery taste rides from the body and sticks around on the palette after drinking. Different overall.

Mouthfeel: Bright and active. Active carbonation shows itself quite a bite.

Overall: Glad I gave some local Wisconsin products a shot. This one was okay, certainly a unique representation of the style.

Serving type: bottle

04-15-2013 03:11:00 | More by KFBR392

ssimpson89

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

04-12-2013 02:24:28 | More by ssimpson89

WoodBrew

Illinois

3.53/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

The Hopdinger is ok...I was hoping for something similar to 2Bros Bitter End, but ended up a bit more bitter than BE. Thebeer poured a nice clear copper with finger thick head that is lacing nicely. The smell is floral and slightly bitter....tones of citrus and pine. The taste is essentially bitter from start to finish. There is a slight malty sweetness in the center. Not a lot of pine or citrus but definitely present. The mouthfeel is medium body with big carbonation. Overall it is ok.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2013 20:51:42 | More by WoodBrew

jplopez21

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

03-31-2013 01:48:54 | More by jplopez21

Ajlvt

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

03-30-2013 03:57:41 | More by Ajlvt

--Dom--

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

03-27-2013 01:11:43 | More by --Dom--

tbergsli

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +26.4%

03-22-2013 01:13:17 | More by tbergsli

RichH55

Illinois

4/5  rDev +12.4%

03-18-2013 22:47:28 | More by RichH55