Redhook Long Hammer IPA - Redhook Ale Brewery

lwillitz

Florida

2.75/5  rDev -15.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

12-oz bottle into Samuel Smith "Tulip" pint glass

A - a finger of white head rests atop a transparent golden body; moderate carbonation bubbles

S - floral hops, grain, honey-like sweetness

T - The hops are present, but weak. An unusual sweetness also puts up a fight and mingles with the hops for a muddled finish. Hops should rule in an IPA. Even regardless of the style, the flavors present are not well-balanced and complimentary, but somehow mixed together to create an unusual combination.

M - medium/full body, well-carbonated

O - As a beer Long Hammer is just not very good. As an IPA it's terrible.

Serving type: bottle

10-26-2011 02:55:33 | More by lwillitz

Tonmeister

Georgia

3.15/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

Bottle poured in a 16oz Goose Island glass.

A: golden amber with a solid white head when poured aggressively, but the head has dissipated and is now very thin and not solid. I can see through it. The lacing dissipates when tilting the glass.

S: piney, citrusy, earthy with a slight hop presence and a nice sweet blend as a result from the malt

T: earthy, lemon, citrusy, hoppy. It's not as sweet as it smells, but it still fairly well balanced. It seems pretty light for an IPA.

M: Thin bodied with moderate carbonation. It goes down very easily.

O: This is a very smooth beer. It goes down fairly smooth. I would't consider this an IPA. More of a Pale Ale, a very good one at that. Only reason I don't consider it an IPA is because I like it more bitter… with aggressive hops.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2013 03:30:08 | More by Tonmeister

Roman5150

Michigan

3.18/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 2.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

750 ml bomber into Duvel glass

Appearance: clear golden orange with 2 finger bubbly white head, lots of lacing

Smell: citrusy, grapefruit, lots of floral action, lemon, hay

Taste: It has an initial hint of citrus and grapefruit, but it is immediately replaced by a corny, bready dull palate, which fades into a sharp lingering bitterness. The nose indicated a lot more flavor, but it really is the corn/bread taste that dominates the palate, with a dry bitterness that doesn't really please. You can taste the adjunct macro in it, which is sad because I didn't rated this not initially knowing Red Hook was owned by InBev (which makes sense why I see this at every gas station).

Mouthfeel: High carbonation but rather thin bodied

Overall: An alright IPA, better than the rating may indicate, especially for the price, but nothing I would seek out. It was about $2.50, otherwise I would not have given it much look. Not to be biased or discriminate, as before I knew Red Hook was owned by Anheuser-Busch/InBev, I thought I tasted a hint of corn taste. I bet this was even better before they sold out, but i'm not gonna go there.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2013 03:25:35 | More by Roman5150

jroberts8811

Missouri

2.5/5  rDev -23.1%

06-19-2013 00:15:01 | More by jroberts8811

BeerMeInStl

Missouri

3/5  rDev -7.7%

06-18-2013 02:48:07 | More by BeerMeInStl

mcaulifww

Virginia

2.75/5  rDev -15.4%

06-17-2013 13:19:49 | More by mcaulifww

jaxon53

Connecticut

3/5  rDev -7.7%

06-15-2013 23:05:26 | More by jaxon53

Evoforen

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev 0%

06-15-2013 19:34:33 | More by Evoforen

ZachKelly

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev 0%

06-14-2013 18:36:55 | More by ZachKelly

jordanmckell

Texas

3.25/5  rDev 0%

06-14-2013 16:43:06 | More by jordanmckell

Beerswag

California

3.25/5  rDev 0%

06-14-2013 01:43:27 | More by Beerswag

godzillalad

Ireland

3.83/5  rDev +17.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Nice refreshing IPA, not too bitter with a long lasting malty taste

Its the kind of beer I would drink a lot of if it wasn't quite so strong, but I drink a lot of it anyways...

Bottle in the picture is not the same as the bottle imported to Ireland.

Nice all round IPA

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2013 22:21:21 | More by godzillalad

cgarrapy

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev 0%

06-13-2013 20:07:06 | More by cgarrapy

Paccamacca

California

3.25/5  rDev 0%

06-13-2013 04:51:33 | More by Paccamacca

PackenGreen

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +15.4%

06-12-2013 11:19:37 | More by PackenGreen

Eriktheipaman

California

3/5  rDev -7.7%

06-12-2013 01:58:47 | More by Eriktheipaman

neckbeered

Montana

3.25/5  rDev 0%

06-10-2013 20:59:19 | More by neckbeered

movieman7

New York

3.75/5  rDev +15.4%

06-10-2013 13:55:53 | More by movieman7

Ajlvt

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev +7.7%

06-10-2013 13:53:15 | More by Ajlvt

backphish

Texas

3/5  rDev -7.7%

06-10-2013 02:03:14 | More by backphish

PatGreer

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev +7.7%

06-10-2013 00:09:48 | More by PatGreer

Hallertau

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -7.7%

06-09-2013 22:03:32 | More by Hallertau

Nutwood

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev +7.7%

06-09-2013 21:59:03 | More by Nutwood

bwgassman

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +15.4%

06-09-2013 03:40:50 | More by bwgassman

jimbodude5

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev +7.7%

06-09-2013 01:10:58 | More by jimbodude5