Snake Hollow IPA - Potosi Brewing Company

KI9A

Illinois

3.05/5  rDev -19.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A: Into the tulip. Deep gold, nice heaad, nice lace.

S: Citrusy hops dominate, not much else.

T: Way too much on the bitter hops, not balanced well. No real detecable malt backbone. Almost reminds me of an amber ale, that had a butt load of hops added to it.

M: Medium body, decent carbonation

D: Too unbalanced to really enjoy. It's not a mess, but, a bit unpleasant. With all of the really nice IPA's around, this is one that not on my list.

Serving type: bottle

09-06-2010 19:31:07 | More by KI9A

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.01/5  rDev -20.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75

Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

Frankly, I'd rather have a hollow snake, 'cause at leas then I'd know what I'm dealing with... Anyway, this stuff pours a clear copper-brass topped by a finger of lightly off-white foam. The nose comprises candied orange peel, light grapefruit peel, pine resin, and sweet caramel. The taste holds notes of sharp grapefruit rind (and peel), sweet toffee, and sharp pine needle. Everything has an astringent quality to it, making for a not-so-enjoyable experience. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a fluid feel. Overall, not the best IPA by any stretch of the imagination, but not horrid. Just kinda sub-average.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 17:23:23 | More by TMoney2591

WolfsbaneBloom

Illinois

4.04/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Appearance: Pours a crystal clear golden orange with three fingers of creamy, bubbly white foam.

Smell: Sweet honey, light floral and citrus hops, and some biscuity malt. Pleasant but fairly muted.

Taste: Mild pine, honey, floral hops, and light orange peel with bready and caramel malts. Very sweet, almost like candy corn, with a nice hop bite in the finish.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, crisp, lively, refreshing, and smooth.

Overall, this is a solid little IPA from the good folks at Potosi Brewing. I found this a really simple but well-balanced IPA with a pleasant sweetness and amazing drinkability, especially considering it's 7% ABV.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 16:01:51 | More by WolfsbaneBloom

anticipation23

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +5.8%

05-12-2013 20:38:52 | More by anticipation23

ZvexFan

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +5.8%

05-12-2013 19:28:51 | More by ZvexFan

ystazi

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-11-2013 17:51:38 | More by ystazi

Ginepiece

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

04-29-2013 03:01:03 | More by Ginepiece

schoon

Iowa

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

03-17-2013 02:03:26 | More by schoon

wmobley

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +5.8%

03-15-2013 18:39:19 | More by wmobley

Zachtheporter

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

03-13-2013 06:33:16 | More by Zachtheporter

dav2080

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -20.6%

03-10-2013 02:38:36 | More by dav2080

Stevie_Janowski

Illinois

3/5  rDev -20.6%

03-03-2013 23:06:10 | More by Stevie_Janowski

GIJoe33

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +12.4%

03-03-2013 04:37:41 | More by GIJoe33

richkrull

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +5.8%

03-01-2013 20:16:56 | More by richkrull

yankhawk

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

02-23-2013 20:58:25 | More by yankhawk

Mdog

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

02-16-2013 23:32:02 | More by Mdog

mrjoshuac

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +19%

01-26-2013 20:02:39 | More by mrjoshuac

MinnTwins

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

01-02-2013 07:19:14 | More by MinnTwins

Cooper

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

01-01-2013 01:26:09 | More by Cooper

stereosforgeeks

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

12-17-2012 22:25:11 | More by stereosforgeeks

pweis909

Wisconsin

4.1/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A. Well carbonated with a big white head that recedes quickly to a thin, persistent head. Golden-orange in colore, with a chill haze.

Smell. Citrusy aroma with some Fruity Pebbles tossed in there. The fruitiness gives way to citrus, which is more persistent.

Taste. Sweetish first impression gives way hop bitterness. Alcohol is noticeable in the dry finish.

Mouth feel is ever so slightly slick initialy, prickly in the middle, and slightly astringent in the finish.

I was really impressed with the initial smell and hop flavor I got from this beer, almost scored it a 5 on that count. The alcohol (both my ability to taste it and ABV) detracts a little from my enjoyment of this beer, as I prefer something more in the 5-6% range.

Serving type: bottle

12-12-2012 22:00:31 | More by pweis909

Jparker37

Wisconsin

3.83/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

12oz bottle poured into an Imperial pint.

A - Medium sized cap of off-white head holds a nice cap. Great clarity to a light copper beer. Left a couple little specs of lacing to the glass.

S - Real nice citrus (orange rind) hop profile, maybe some cascade or centennial. Even getting some lemon tones.

T - Malts try to sneak through early but are swallowed up by citrusy hops (orange peel like). The toasty malt backbone actually sits in the background nicely. Solid punch of bitterness with a strong hop flavor lasting beyond the finish.

M - Bone dry, medium body, medium carbonation.

O - Solid IPA. The more I drink the more its bitterness comes across as sharp. Citrus throughout but alright balance to it. Nice and dry finish, crisp and quenching.

Serving type: bottle

12-12-2012 00:45:07 | More by Jparker37

ssimpson89

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

12-07-2012 01:32:08 | More by ssimpson89

SAJ6

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +12.4%

11-28-2012 23:56:27 | More by SAJ6

ericsmithback

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

11-23-2012 12:13:20 | More by ericsmithback