Hop Bomber Pale Ale - Rivertown Brewing Co.

DrinkinBoy

Georgia

3.03/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A - Pours a deep amber to light copper. Thick head with good retention appears an off-white color. Did have some sediment in it.

S - Aroma consists of hoppy resin with some slight fruit candy and caramel tones.

T - Light sweetness and tiny bit of roast on the front with a lack of a mid palate presence. Finish with expected hop bitterness for style, but without any nuances.

M - Slightly lighter than expected, with appropriate carbonation.

O - Overall this beer is a pretty average APA. There is some slight complexities which makes it just interesting enough to keep you attention. But in a market full of Pales, this one doesn't really stand out in a good or bad way. Worth a try, if you like to try things from all around.

Serving type: bottle

06-03-2012 05:15:25 | More by DrinkinBoy

khargro2

Georgia

1.25/5  rDev -63.6%

05-24-2013 02:46:17 | More by khargro2

J10Jordan

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +2%

05-23-2013 01:20:29 | More by J10Jordan

Rdc67

Kentucky

2.75/5  rDev -19.8%

05-22-2013 19:46:34 | More by Rdc67

hollywood_15063

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +2%

05-16-2013 00:30:01 | More by hollywood_15063

ziggyzoggy

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +23.9%

05-15-2013 00:28:13 | More by ziggyzoggy

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -27.1%

05-09-2013 02:06:43 | More by tommyguz

cmoses

Ohio

4/5  rDev +16.6%

04-23-2013 15:16:40 | More by cmoses

ItsBeer4Me

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -12.5%

04-22-2013 23:39:01 | More by ItsBeer4Me

derwood294

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +23.9%

04-04-2013 01:34:48 | More by derwood294

JoeLacy

Ohio

4/5  rDev +16.6%

03-01-2013 04:00:21 | More by JoeLacy

Bill235

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -5.2%

02-27-2013 20:17:50 | More by Bill235

JagerBombAFJ

Ohio

2/5  rDev -41.7%

02-27-2013 20:17:03 | More by JagerBombAFJ

Nutwood

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -5.2%

02-14-2013 21:34:06 | More by Nutwood

bjmh

Ohio

4.28/5  rDev +24.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Maybe my palate lacks the sophistication of some of the other reviewers, but I really like this beer! It is plenty hoppy with an ibu of about 50, and the complex malt comes through to give it a great balance. The rye really comes thru for me, and I find it a very enjoyable, drinkable beer. It may not be typical of the style, but taste is what I base my judgement on. I have tried four other beers from this brewer, but the Hop Bomber is my favorite. The brewery is about 5 miles from my home.

Serving type: bottle

02-05-2013 23:46:00 | More by bjmh

RedneckBeerz

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev +2%

02-03-2013 00:15:56 | More by RedneckBeerz

crytion

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +9.3%

01-29-2013 11:56:03 | More by crytion

tdog2983

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +23.9%

01-26-2013 18:38:45 | More by tdog2983

Kahmal

Ohio

4/5  rDev +16.6%

01-21-2013 23:41:56 | More by Kahmal

Jaybirdsbeer

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +2%

01-21-2013 14:53:38 | More by Jaybirdsbeer

beergoot

Colorado

3.66/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

The beer poured a nice honey-amber colored body with a thin white head. Strong caramel malt aroma infused with a bit of fruity esters. Gentle caramel malt flavor with a very subtle apple-like fruitiness; a decent sharp bitterness. Mouthfeel is medium-light; smooth; crisp and semi-dry.

A good enough APA offering that doesn't break away with any distinctive qualities, but it's definitely drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2013 01:09:28 | More by beergoot

TaylorK

West Virginia

4/5  rDev +16.6%

01-14-2013 20:30:38 | More by TaylorK

TequilaTom

Ohio

4/5  rDev +16.6%

01-11-2013 02:43:53 | More by TequilaTom

savageweaver

2.75/5  rDev -19.8%

01-07-2013 00:37:51 | More by savageweaver

Lukass

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +23.9%

01-05-2013 13:53:23 | More by Lukass