Hop Ottin' IPA - Anderson Valley Brewing Company

DerekP

Pennsylvania

3.78/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

"7% ABV" on the label.

Amber-brown appearance with shades of glowing orange in the light. Sudsy white head up top with lacing stuck to the glass.

Sweet citrus aroma: pineapple, grapefruit and orange. Leafy. Malt notes somewhere between light caramel and milk chocolate. Very balanced in the nose.

Creamy up front with hops flavor in the middle offering an acidic liquid note, ending with bitter grapefruit. Caramel notes in the back end. Metallic (coins).

Dry, leafy grapefruit lingers and carries this brew. A good IPA. My brother's been into savoring a couple IPAs in one sitting as opposed to 6 light beers. At 7%, this is probably along the lines of what he's been enjoying.

Serving type: bottle

04-22-2012 20:26:49 | More by DerekP

Clem319

California

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-18-2013 17:37:34 | More by Clem319

semaj

Florida

3/5  rDev -25.6%

05-18-2013 17:35:08 | More by semaj

mobrockman

Florida

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-18-2013 02:18:28 | More by mobrockman

Farky87

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%

05-17-2013 23:12:56 | More by Farky87

TechonomicMan

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

05-16-2013 22:36:05 | More by TechonomicMan

djre4orm

Virginia

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-16-2013 20:40:27 | More by djre4orm

rjp217

Massachusetts

4.84/5  rDev +20.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

Poured from the bottle into a Samuel Adams pint glass. No expiration date found on the bottle or 6pack case. Pours a dark brown with a huge head, about two finger. Beautiful looking beer. Smells of floral hops, sweet malts and I get a big waft of caramel. Taste is not your average hoppy IPA. I get huge amounts of caramel, dominated the whole mouthfeel and pallet. Mild carbonation and drowned out hoppy aftertaste. This brew is so amazingly drinkable and sweet. Such a great take on an IPA. I could almost session this beer it's so drinkable. ABV is well hidden. Overall, I'm extremely impressed. This shoots close to the top of my IPA list. I see mixed reviews but I find it hard to believe. The bros hit it on the head, it's world class in my opinion.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 01:06:04 | More by rjp217

NumberNone

Maryland

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-15-2013 13:52:27 | More by NumberNone

mrwelk

North Dakota

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

05-15-2013 01:48:27 | More by mrwelk

ninaturner

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-15-2013 00:59:59 | More by ninaturner

HouvilleSwamp

Texas

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-14-2013 23:36:52 | More by HouvilleSwamp

NOLANDMAN

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%

05-14-2013 05:06:33 | More by NOLANDMAN

chinesebeatle

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-14-2013 03:47:02 | More by chinesebeatle

silverking

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-14-2013 03:23:47 | More by silverking

AgentMunky

Alabama

3.38/5  rDev -16.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12 ounce can into a DFH IPA glass.

A: Huge head is creamy and tannish. Great retention with sticky lacing. Clearish amber ale.

S: Moderately malty. Not much hop presence. Slightly herbal/spicy.

T/M: Smooth, pleasant, and rather unobjectionable. Slightly lemony aftertaste. Robust, creamy mouthfeel.

O: Unobjectionable, but pretty average. Better than the usual beers, but not great as an IPA.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 01:55:59 | More by AgentMunky

zekeman17

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

05-13-2013 12:51:47 | More by zekeman17

ABO2012

Illinois

5/5  rDev +24.1%

05-13-2013 12:14:53 | More by ABO2012

Bill235

Ohio

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-13-2013 11:44:13 | More by Bill235

FUwolfpacker

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-12-2013 18:09:50 | More by FUwolfpacker

micromaniac129

Pennsylvania

3.8/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

I was disappointed with this selection at the Jamison pour house.
It was very fragrant with fresh hops
Looked okay but alittle flat and the taste had a cloying bite that was a turn off. Not much in way of hops. Malty with a slight toasted taste.
I don't think it was a tap issue perhaps just old.

Serving type: on-tap

05-12-2013 17:33:55 | More by micromaniac129

tgatort

Florida

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-12-2013 02:48:57 | More by tgatort

HarmonMW

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-11-2013 23:49:37 | More by HarmonMW

tbeckett

Ontario (Canada)

4.19/5  rDev +4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Can my Girlfriend brought back from a recent trip to Winnipeg. Who knew they got this!

A - Pours a hop hazed dark golden colour. Good carbonation. Two finger fluffy, off white head. Head is nice, thick, and pillowy. Good finger of retention with good rings of lace too.

S - Great aroma. Lot's of pine. Touch of caramel. Prickly citrus.

T - Sweet caramel up front. Lot's more pine again like the aroma. Sweet tropical fruits. Ctirussy and aggressive.

M - Good, strong carbonation. Medium body, good bitterness.

O/D - A pretty solid IPA. Really classic American take on the style. Really drinkable too.

Serving type: can

05-11-2013 22:31:58 | More by tbeckett

sharpski

Oregon

3.25/5  rDev -19.4%

05-11-2013 20:05:28 | More by sharpski