Hop Bomber Pale Ale - Rivertown Brewing Co.

RickS95

Indiana

3.53/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A bit dark for a pale ale, kind of a bronze color. The head is more cascading than forming; a soft pale yellow, it's got an IPA-like look in that it's thick and craterous, leaving a nice lace behind.

The smell is very yeasty and malty up front. Smells like some sort of fruity bread. On the back end, some floral hoppiness shines.

Very malty and earthy. Some flowery tastes, tree bark even. There's some sort of berry flavor, but I can't put my finger on it.

A bit thick and medium bodied. Has some IPA qualities, like a piney, hoppy resin, oil feel. Very bitter and slightly dry finish.

Overall, it's a pretty good beer. A bit more like an IPA than an APA, but shares characteristics of both.

Serving type: bottle

09-27-2012 03:16:45 | More by RickS95

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