Rocky Mountain IPA - Rocky Mountain Brewing

rye726

Colorado

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

Enjoyed at the brewery on tap. Poured into a pint glass. A nice orangish amber with a beige head. Nose has sweet candy malts and floral hops. Similar flavor profile. Medium body is well carbonated and drinks easy enough. No real distinguishing flavors here though. Not bad, but lacks the explosiveness and freshness I like in an IPA.

Serving type: on-tap

10-29-2011 16:26:05 | More by rye726

Jvcshad

3.25/5  rDev -4.7%

01-13-2013 01:49:00 | More by Jvcshad

shamrock071521

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +10%

08-31-2012 03:56:18 | More by shamrock071521

Jman_01

3.25/5  rDev -4.7%

07-25-2012 17:58:30 | More by Jman_01

Scott_McCool

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

My kids got this for me for Father's day because they liked the elephant on the label.

12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass.

Cloudy, amber color with a nice white thick head that dissipated fairly quickly. Strong bitter taste but not overpowering. Good beer.

Serving type: bottle

06-24-2012 16:44:25 | More by Scott_McCool

FunkyFibes

Florida

2.75/5  rDev -19.4%

06-21-2012 03:28:34 | More by FunkyFibes

jimelee108

Illinois

3/5  rDev -12%

05-30-2012 21:02:30 | More by jimelee108

gutbuster

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev +10%

05-13-2012 03:09:58 | More by gutbuster

boyessen

Pennsylvania

2.65/5  rDev -22.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

12oz bottle. Only bought a six pack from Sister's Mexican restaurant tamaqua pa.

Pretty average IPA. Decent hop flavor but I'm not finding the floral hops. More of a burnt hop flavor. Unless this was an old brew, I didn't see brew or expire date. Fair amount of malt flavor also.
Not a bad IPA but not one I would go out of my way to purchase again.

Serving type: bottle

03-18-2012 23:03:43 | More by boyessen

jharris2289

Michigan

2.75/5  rDev -19.4%

03-18-2012 19:00:42 | More by jharris2289

rdunigan

Ohio

2.63/5  rDev -22.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

A pretty decent IPA. Apperance and smell are average and standard for this type. Taste and mouthfeel seem a little less than average for me. Packs plenty of "hop" but just normal for me. Overall, good to try but i'm not running out to buy more. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

02-27-2012 03:57:39 | More by rdunigan

bigaltemple

Colorado

3.43/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Deep copper with lighter oranges and ambers at edges. Thick off-white head both builds and disappears rather quickly, but does leave a small foamy island. Some wispy, patchy lacing is left behind.

S - Comes across as your average IPA. Nothing disrespectful meant by that. Just straight piney and floral hops. Seems to be a decent maltiness to balance it out.

T/M - It is in fact fairly well balanced. A subtle malt base makes itself known before the hops take over. Again, piney and floral without being overpowering. Leaves a lingering citrus rind aftertaste. Medium-bodied with good amount of carbonation.

O - No solid complaints, just nothing that stands apart. Always find Dwayne's more creative offerings a little more interesting.

Serving type: growler

02-06-2012 03:38:37 | More by bigaltemple

zenwatts

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

01-20-2012 17:21:21 | More by zenwatts

eightysixants

California

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

12-21-2011 22:47:07 | More by eightysixants

Tone

Missouri

2.75/5  rDev -19.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Pours a hazy, copper color. 1/4 inch head of an off-white color. Decent retention and decent lacing. Smells of hops, hint of sweet malt, and licorice?. Fits the style of an American IPA. Mouth feel is sharp and crisp, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of hops, sweet malt, caramel malt, and licorice. Overall, the licorice is an unpleasant part of this beer. I'm not sure if this is an intended part of the beer or not, but it did not lend itself well.

Serving type: on-tap

10-13-2011 14:54:50 | More by Tone

Westywood

Iowa

4.13/5  rDev +21.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance - Copper like a new penny. Nice white head raises to two fingers then settles into a nice white ring on the glass leaving great lacing through out.

Smell - Floral. Citrus and some grains.

Taste - Nice hop bite without being too big. Very good thirst quencing or palate cleansing IPA. Strong hop presence but not boisterous or over the top.

Mouthfeel - Solid. Good carbonation and nice full bodied feel.

Overall - I found this to be a totally drinkable IPA. It's not going to get the "hop heads" all revved up but it's a great beer for a steak or a pizza.

Serving type: bottle

08-16-2011 01:12:20 | More by Westywood

emmasdad

Colorado

3.2/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Took a trip down to Colorado Springs last week, mainly to visit this brewery. Had this one on tap in the tasting room. Poured a medium amber color with a decent white head. Aromas of chai tea, earthy hops (very outdoor-sy smelling). Medium bodied, with flavors of caramel and earthy hops with a long, bitter finish.

Serving type: on-tap

03-09-2011 04:17:39 | More by emmasdad

csiewert

Oregon

3.78/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a nice amber color with a little off white foamy head. Aroma is distinct with hops and maltiness about equally apparent. Tastes of a lot more malt than I would expect. Lacks some of the hoppiness I would hope for from an IPA. Mouthfeel is very goo and finishes smooth.

Serving type: bottle

12-22-2010 21:50:21 | More by csiewert

IndolentReader

Illinois

3.43/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Deeper brown, with a bit of an orange hue.
S: Average for an IPA - maybe even a bit more subtle.
T: Good, solid. Not too heavy or strong.
M: Nice mouthfeel - I liked this beer.
D: Good beer for a tailgate - nice and solid. This isn't the type of beer that you would fill you after one. Solid American IPA.

Serving type: bottle

10-09-2010 22:22:22 | More by IndolentReader

jadpsu

Georgia

3.58/5  rDev +5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours hazy amber orange with off white head that has excellent retention and side lace.
Floral citrus hops abound. Big estery alcohol within the semi pungent hop aroma, not alot of malt noted.

Taste & Mouthfeel: Full bodied. Hop bitterness is there, pungent and piney with a dry finish. Lots of warming alcoholic esters, hints of diacetyl. Citric tones influence the palate. Finish has lots of hop flavour and is both extremly dry and bitter.

Notes: A typical American brewed IPA. Good drinking if you like lots of hops, IMO a bit off balance.

Serving type: bottle

07-30-2010 02:58:28 | More by jadpsu

MrWizzard

Kansas

3.9/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a 33cl tulip. Pours with a nice fine head that hangs around for a while. Color is a cloudy golden amber. Leaves a little lace that lingers in odd shapes here and there as the glass empties.

The aroma is a bit sour with citris and caramel notes. This one hits the palate sweet, then sour, and finishes with a pleasant bitter bite.

This is a pleasant American IPA, but not a great one. Very drinkable, and one hop fans should try at least once. It's often part of my staple of IPA's, and one worth having in your fridge.

Serving type: bottle

06-29-2010 23:31:37 | More by MrWizzard

punkguysc

South Carolina

3.9/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

This brew comes in a brown bottle with an impressive graphic label that is mostly blue with a black elephant set against the rocky mountains.

Serving Type: Bottle to a US Tumbler (pour man's pint).

Appearance: True crystal clear amber appearance with about a 2-inch head that hung around through half of the tasting.

Smell: Light citrus, strong floral with a hint of toffee. Very pleasing.

Taste: Light and crisp, clean initial taste with hints of gardenia and a somewhat soapy taste. Mildly bitter aftertaste. A bit smoky as the beer warms to room temp.

Mouthfeel: Slightly tingly from carbonation, mildly bitter with a nice finish in the back of the throat.

Drinkability: Would do fine for a changeup, but not unique enough to be a staple.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2010 00:42:32 | More by punkguysc

DosBeerigos

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

C. A little clear, very small amount of cloudiness
H. Amber
N. Very strong hoppiness, and a hint of Lodge Fries
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I don't like to compare beers but this really does sorta taste like Lost Coast Indica on initial taste and then it mellows out and has a bit of a burnt taste to it...wait for it...then a minute later a strong bitterness hangs around...IMPRESSIVE. As most of you know I love myself some hops and this beer is about as much of a West Coast IPA as you can get. The head is an off white and quite thick....Sexy Head!!! The nose of this beer is huge. Dos put it in front of me and I could smell it from the tasting table. I would easily drink this one again...GREAT JOB FCB!

Serving type: bottle

02-24-2010 19:56:42 | More by DosBeerigos

sb3000

South Carolina

4.15/5  rDev +21.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Aroma is top notch. Toffy with piney/chocolatey notes. Cloudy with orange hues. Very balanced with caramel lingering notes. The only offsetting factor is the hazy color. Head is fine, almond and lacy. One of the most balanced malt to hop ratio I've seen in an IPA. Very nice!

Serving type: bottle

11-03-2009 03:29:32 | More by sb3000

ModernBeatnik

Florida

3.23/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Nice IPA with slight bitter aftertaste but nothing that lingers through the first half of the beer but starts to build up residual bitterness over time. Overall aroma is flowery with a strawberry undertone and a toffee like characteristic. Amber in color and nice head that disappears within 10 minutes.

Serving type: bottle

09-26-2009 01:25:35 | More by ModernBeatnik