Hop On Top - Chameleon Brewing

ClarkPinnock

North Carolina

2.6/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2

Thanks to Onenote81 for sharing this!

Something was definitely off with this batch...I hope. Poured a pleasant looking golden color.

Notes of citrus in the nose along with what certainly seemed to be a little asparagus. I now the "Green" movement has been taking off, but this is a unique twist.

I could taste hops, but they were of a piney variety. Malt came through a little bit at the end, but I wish it had been stronger.

Summarily, I'm not really sure what to make of this.

Serving type: bottle

02-04-2011 03:04:30 | More by ClarkPinnock

twenty5

Pennsylvania

2/5  rDev -20.9%

05-10-2013 16:21:44 | More by twenty5

campfirebrew

New York

2.5/5  rDev -1.2%

04-04-2013 17:27:48 | More by campfirebrew

Zachtheporter

Wisconsin

1.5/5  rDev -40.7%

03-19-2013 19:36:29 | More by Zachtheporter

lionnusmb

Iowa

2/5  rDev -20.9%

03-09-2013 05:11:37 | More by lionnusmb

yankhawk

Iowa

2.75/5  rDev +8.7%

02-23-2013 20:59:13 | More by yankhawk

FosterJM

California

2.73/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

1754th Review on BA
Bottle to Bavarian Lodge Tulip
12oz

Purchased at Binnys Naperville, IL
Never let your aunt pick beers for you.

App- Golden orange with a very see through appearance. The head is a bit small but leaves some very nice cling. Bubbles from the nucleus are quite nice as they slowly meander to the top to create a nice foam.

Smell- Pretty average on the nose. A bit bitter, grainular, mint and musty. Just kinda there.

Taste- Wow. I couldnt finish it. It was like an old AAL that had been left out. Musty, dank, lemon and a bit like a cider that went bad. Not really sure how else to describe this.

Mouth- A lighter medium body with a medium/flat carbonation. Residual bitter and hops.

Drink- I couldnt finish it. DP for me.

Serving type: bottle

02-22-2013 22:32:35 | More by FosterJM

planbee

North Carolina

1/5  rDev -60.5%

02-17-2013 20:38:21 | More by planbee

derkfromwi

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev +18.6%

02-11-2013 22:45:22 | More by derkfromwi

TMoney2591

Illinois

2.23/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2

Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

It was so tragic how they hopped on top. ... Wait... Anyway, this stuff pours a clear brass topped by a half-finger of lightly off-white foam. The nose has the unmistakable air of sweet baby carrots. That's it. No kidding. I'm pretty sure I haven't encountered this in a beer before... The taste sorta continues the carrot-like trend, but it also has a bit of funky lemon peel and mild sweet biscuit with it for the sake of company. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a dry finish. Overall, this was a strange beer, really, and certainly not in a good way. ...I don't even know what else to say. I'm in shock.

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2013 03:13:10 | More by TMoney2591

thedarkestlord

Illinois

1.25/5  rDev -50.6%

01-20-2013 01:58:40 | More by thedarkestlord

ruckus232

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev +28.5%

01-11-2013 01:24:16 | More by ruckus232

bdn72

2/5  rDev -20.9%

12-31-2012 00:14:20 | More by bdn72

richkrull

Wisconsin

2/5  rDev -20.9%

10-08-2012 19:39:52 | More by richkrull

waldoiverson

Texas

2.15/5  rDev -15%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.5

12oz bottle into nonic

a: pale straw, fluffy white head, energetic carbonation

s: this is a weird one. i think this may have been aggressiveness dry hopped, a little musty with a bit of a funky musty mint tone. it reminds me of a spent muslin bag of hops after a few weeks in the secondary fermenter

t: floral dirty sock, milk on the edge of going bad + diacetyl. this is not good.

M: smooth with a bit of carbonation.

O: this beer looks ok, smells suspicious, and tastes bad. avoid.

Serving type: bottle

10-05-2012 00:45:43 | More by waldoiverson

joefinnigan15

3/5  rDev +18.6%

09-19-2012 01:25:41 | More by joefinnigan15

durlta

Iowa

2/5  rDev -20.9%

07-22-2012 23:17:06 | More by durlta

ssjkyle

Nebraska

3.75/5  rDev +48.2%

07-14-2012 21:55:10 | More by ssjkyle

purplesugar

4.45/5  rDev +75.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I was really skeptical from the appearance; it was a smokey golden color.

But the smell.. the smell. Amazing. Like flowers and Christmas.

Taste was exceptional. To Die For. Tasted like memories.

Surprisingly carbonated. A really crisp and refreshing feel.

When it comes down to it, the sight doesn't give the taste and smell justice. Easily in my top 3.

SERVE THIS BEER IN A GLASS.

-- drinking this beer from the bottle tastes a little metallic.

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2012 05:32:42 | More by purplesugar

muddyh2oblues

Illinois

1/5  rDev -60.5%

05-17-2012 01:25:32 | More by muddyh2oblues

WastingFreetime

Wisconsin

2.43/5  rDev -4%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Poured out a light clear straw color with a flash fizzle for a head, minimal lacing. Smell and flavor are mostly made up of garlic and orange peel, as if somebody mixed Simcoe with Cascade in strange proportions. Light pineapple and floral arrangements come in as well. The metallic aroma that everybody seems to mention appears as well once the glass is at room temp, but for me the most startling aspect is just how very garlicky it is, to the degree that it clashes quite badly with the citrus peel. Aftertaste (or finish, if you would prefer) is a bit of a muddy cilantro-garlic mess, and reminds me of leftover stale pizza. Body is thin and watery as well as undercarbonated.

This one is a bit of a mess, but at least the label art is cute to look at...

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2012 23:59:14 | More by WastingFreetime

bigconrad

Illinois

1/5  rDev -60.5%

04-21-2012 02:24:15 | More by bigconrad

amart80

Missouri

2.5/5  rDev -1.2%

03-10-2012 02:49:12 | More by amart80

Lemke10

Wisconsin

3.78/5  rDev +49.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

I had this on-tap at the Sprecher's Restaurant and Pub in Lake Geneva, WI for $5 in early 2012.

Pours a golden yellow color with about ½ inch of a bubble white head. Plenty of carbonation rising to the top. Has a floral and hoppy scent. Taste is sweet with floral and hibiscus tones that finishes with a nice hoppy after taste. Uniquely grainy that is ultra smooth and refreshing.

Serving type: on-tap

02-19-2012 23:40:58 | More by Lemke10

hilgart1

Illinois

2/5  rDev -20.9%

02-18-2012 14:01:25 | More by hilgart1