Hopdinger - O'so Brewing Company

kickapoodude

Alaska

3.8/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 5

I picked up this beer because I really wanted to get my butt kicked by some brutal hops. The label speaks of obnoxious hops, so I thought that this stuff would melt my face. The smell was all hops baby, but the maltiness and smooth mouthfeel seems to mellow the flavor of the hops. My brother in law loves this because he is not hip on the bitterness of pales and IPA's. Still a great brew that has ample snort, but not the hoppiest brew I've had.

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2009 17:29:16 | More by kickapoodude

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

wmobley

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

03-13-2013 20:36:33 | More by wmobley

Zachtheporter

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -8.7%

03-12-2013 18:31:51 | More by Zachtheporter

Hopheadjeffery

Illinois

4/5  rDev +12.4%

03-03-2013 21:26:07 | More by Hopheadjeffery

andant

New York

2.75/5  rDev -22.8%

03-02-2013 13:13:40 | More by andant

thinwhiteduke

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

02-09-2013 03:33:50 | More by thinwhiteduke

PeterOrlando92

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +12.4%

02-07-2013 01:25:07 | More by PeterOrlando92

gir02021

Illinois

4/5  rDev +12.4%

02-02-2013 01:22:56 | More by gir02021