Hop Bomber Pale Ale - Rivertown Brewing Co.

WesWes

New York

4.1/5  rDev +18.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

The beer ours a dark amber color with a thick frothy off-white head that slowly fades to lacing. The aroma is good. It has a complex malt scent that boasts of pale and crystal malts along with some Victory and biscuit malts for added character. The hop aroma is mild, yet well balances the beer well. The taste is good as well. It has a smooth bread-like malt character that melds well with excellent hop flavor. It's mildly bitter, but enough for hop lovers to enjoy. The mouthfeel is fine. It is a medium/full bodied beer with adequate carbonation. This is a good drinking APA with lots of complexity and tremendous drinkability.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2012 21:11:50 | More by WesWes

hollywood_15063

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

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

ziggyzoggy

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +23.2%

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

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -27.5%

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

cmoses

Ohio

4/5  rDev +15.9%

04-23-2013 15:16:40 | More by cmoses

ItsBeer4Me

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -13%

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

derwood294

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +23.2%

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

JoeLacy

Ohio

4/5  rDev +15.9%

03-01-2013 04:00:21 | More by JoeLacy

Bill235

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

02-27-2013 20:17:50 | More by Bill235

JagerBombAFJ

Ohio

2/5  rDev -42%

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

Nutwood

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

02-14-2013 21:34:06 | More by Nutwood

bjmh

Ohio

4.28/5  rDev +24.1%
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 +1.4%

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

crytion

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

01-29-2013 11:56:03 | More by crytion

tdog2983

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +23.2%

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

Kahmal

Ohio

4/5  rDev +15.9%

01-21-2013 23:41:56 | More by Kahmal

Jaybirdsbeer

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

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

beergoot

Colorado

3.66/5  rDev +6.1%
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 +15.9%

01-14-2013 20:30:38 | More by TaylorK

TequilaTom

Ohio

4/5  rDev +15.9%

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

savageweaver

2.75/5  rDev -20.3%

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

Lukass

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +23.2%

01-05-2013 13:53:23 | More by Lukass

Stevedore

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

01-02-2013 03:06:25 | More by Stevedore

jminch

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

12-30-2012 13:27:56 | More by jminch

vanillacokaine

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

12-29-2012 07:05:51 | More by vanillacokaine