Kuhnhenn DRIPA (Double Rice IPA) - Kuhnhenn Brewing Company

BlurryVisi0n

New York

4.16/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Served in a snifter glass. Freshly poured into my growler, less than ten minutes ago.

Appearance: Strong gold with little bubbles on the body. White head settles with very even lacing, initially off a hard pour maybe 1/3".

Smell: Honestly from the beginning it is good, but it is a light light hop scent. I want more, I love DIPAs and this one is light in the category.

Taste: A very beastly taste that is incredibly complex, has a bit of sourness to it with heavy hops that creates strong but smooth biiterness. Grapefruit skin feel that feels a bit heavy, still very very good. Honestly I think that's what helps this beer. It adds a rough sweetness to the brew

Mouth: Medium, with very hoppy and slightly dry after taste. Sticky too, no complaints at all.

Overall: A monster beer, and would love to keep buying it as long as it is around. Easily one of the smoothest but hoppiest beers I have had. I am very particular to Double/Imperial IPAs and try to keep having as much as I can. Unlike most others DIPAs this one, from the begining feels "light", its the second half of the glass is where the appreciation of the brew comes from. Drink and enjoy....trust me, Salud!

Serving type: growler

02-12-2013 01:34:53 | More by BlurryVisi0n

NJB145

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +3.9%

05-18-2013 12:10:39 | More by NJB145

campfirebrew

New York

4/5  rDev -7.6%

05-18-2013 12:10:02 | More by campfirebrew

DanGeo

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +3.9%

05-16-2013 11:31:25 | More by DanGeo

HarmonMW

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +9.7%

05-14-2013 01:25:42 | More by HarmonMW

ajzy

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +15.5%

05-14-2013 01:24:37 | More by ajzy

djcira

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +9.7%

05-11-2013 11:28:43 | More by djcira

BMart

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +9.7%

05-10-2013 12:43:08 | More by BMart

mattvandyk

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +3.9%

05-06-2013 12:48:18 | More by mattvandyk

Tee2Grn

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +3.9%

05-05-2013 22:28:39 | More by Tee2Grn

bob_d_j

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -1.8%

05-05-2013 20:47:49 | More by bob_d_j

Stickler

Michigan

5/5  rDev +15.5%

05-02-2013 00:26:48 | More by Stickler

douginromeo

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +3.9%

05-01-2013 16:50:27 | More by douginromeo

jhillwastaken

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -19.2%

04-30-2013 09:05:48 | More by jhillwastaken

Alextricity

Michigan

4.71/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Served on-tap at One-Eyed Betty's in Ferndale, Michigan.

I can see why this beer is as popular as it is. I can tell you that right before I even type up my review.

Appearance: A standard yellow color. Really no head to speak of, and some patchy lacing. Looks pretty good. Knowing what it contains is even MORE exciting... >:)

Smell: Mm. Sweet and delicious. No rice in the aroma whatsoever, just a lot of super fruity, bright hops.

Taste: Identical to the smell... but in taste form. 9.5%? Who the hell would guess that. No warmth, no taste, it's not there at all, at least not for me. Fruity hops with floral notes there as well. Surprisingly really not bitter, which I wasn't expecting. Impeccable balance. The feel is great as well ... super refreshing, no harsh carbonation, and dangerously easy drinking.

Basically, I can see why this beer has won so many awards. Of the flight I got, this is definitely my favorite of the six. Outstanding beer ... I'll get a pint next time I see this beer around. Awesome stuff .. a must try.

Serving type: on-tap

04-27-2013 03:30:37 | More by Alextricity

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +3.9%

04-26-2013 23:23:51 | More by MDDMD

Twoheartedzombie

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +9.7%

04-21-2013 23:29:44 | More by Twoheartedzombie

Justin_Neff

Ohio

4.58/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

On tap at the brewery.

A: Bright yellow golden body - completely translucent. Small fizzy head, fades into virtually nothing, but leaves a sticky memory of the head as it slides down the glass.

S: Basically all hops and citrus fruits. Grapefruit, tangerine, some lemon, and oranges with a hint of passion fruit. The fruity hop aromas leave a very sweet aroma, but its not malty smelling. Nice.

T: Follows the nose. Very hop forward. Tangerine and mangos seem to be the dominant fruity tastes. Not overly bitter - like the bitterness of a grapefruit, but the not bitterness of grapefruit rind. Very little malt backbone, which is surprising for the ABV.

M: Medium body. Not boozy - actually hidden very well, but becomes a little more evident as it warms. Prickly, sticky, wet.

O: A great first Kuhnhenn experience at the brewery. An awesome DIPA. It's a shame I cant get Kuhnhenn in Cincy, but also makes these trips to the brewery so much sweeter. Growler pours for $17 - cant beat that.

Serving type: on-tap

04-21-2013 14:44:53 | More by Justin_Neff

jsurfs82

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +9.7%

04-20-2013 22:02:29 | More by jsurfs82

aztraz

Sweden

3.75/5  rDev -13.4%

04-20-2013 13:21:26 | More by aztraz

joefuzz

New York

4.41/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25

32oz growler picked up at beer city

pours super bright gold with a fluffy white head. Smell is like getting hit in the face with a bag of hops, grapefruit and orange come to mind immediately. Taste is very hop heavy, it starts with a very piney hop bite that fades to a sweet orange, tangerine and grapefruit aftertaste that lingers in your mouth. Alcohol is very well hidden. Mouthfeel is where this beer really shines...one of the best drinking IIPAs i have ever had, dangerously drinkable. Overall this is one of my favorite american imperial IPA's and I just cant resist picking it up every time I see it.

Serving type: growler

04-20-2013 04:17:10 | More by joefuzz

clutchmeister

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -1.8%

04-19-2013 00:53:54 | More by clutchmeister

Chugger

New York

4.5/5  rDev +3.9%

04-13-2013 20:46:50 | More by Chugger

DrIPA

Michigan

4/5  rDev -7.6%

04-09-2013 18:38:02 | More by DrIPA

DragonzBreath

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -1.8%

04-07-2013 17:15:37 | More by DragonzBreath