Be Hoppy - Wormtown Brewing Co.

nesarebad

Pennsylvania

4.41/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

22 oz. bottle date April 2013, courtesy of IPAkindaguy - thanks Corey!

A - Pours cloudy with a light golden amber color. Two finger head that settles gently as I consume the beer. Intermittent lacing throughout as I drink.

S - Herbal, piney, grassy and hints of citrus throughout the nose. A faint malty backbone peaks through at the end of the nose.

T - A melding of the flavors presented at the nose. A wonderful balance of pale malts and wonderfully balanced hops. I think this beer shines through in the taste more so than the smell. Very balance, bitter but not abrasive.

M - A very drinkable beer, very nice on the palate not too sticky yet firm.

Overall, this is a wonderful IPA and I am always glad to see good east coast examples of the style. Certainly won't be confused for a west coast hop bomb but it packs enough of a punch to hold its own.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 03:34:06 | More by nesarebad

metter98

New York

4.29/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

A: The beer is relatively clear yellow in color with some amber hues and has a light amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a half finger high white head that died down, leaving a thin head covering the surface.
S: Moderately strong aromas of fresh hops are present in the nose - pine resin and citrus stand out in particular.
T: Like the smell, this is a very hop-forward beer that has a variety of hop flavors combined with a moderate to high amount of bitterness.
M: It feels medium-bodied and crisp on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer smelled and tasted very fresh; the bottle says it was brewed this month so it can't be more than two or three weeks old. It is a really bold IPA.

Note: Bottled May 2013

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 20:01:05 | More by metter98

dbrauneis

New Jersey

4.24/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Bottled May 2013

A: Pours a hazy medium golden yellow in color with light amounts of visible carbonation and some light orange + apricot highlights. The beer has a finger tall dense foamy white head that reduces to a very thin film covering the entire surface of the beer with a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate to significant amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate to strong aromas of citrus/grapefruit hops with some very light notes of caramel malt sweetness.

T: Upfront there are light to moderate flavors of caramel malts with moderate to strong flavors of citrus/grapefruit hops. The hop flavors are extremely fresh and that makes this beer a very enjoyable one. Moderate amounts of bitterness in the finish which lingers slightly.

M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation.

O: This beer is fairly well balanced without any malt sweetness coming through and just a touch of bitterness that lingers. The hop flavors are really fresh and really enjoyable. Definitely one I would be happy to have again...

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 19:54:39 | More by dbrauneis

stevensd19

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +17.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Was going to write my own review, but then saw the one by RunningFox and have to just agree with that... Really great brew from a small, young brewery in nearby Worcester, MA... very glad it's readily available on tap in two bars in my town of Hudson, MA; Horseshoe Pub and Rail Trail Flat Bread.

RunningFox review:
Hands down my favorite beer right now. Amazing.
It sports a solid 2-finger off-white head that holds firm and relaxes to form craters and great lacing on the glass. The color is a hazy light amber. The aroma is of strong, fresh hops with a sweet floral high note. the taste is of citrus balanced with light biscuit. A perfect bitter hop finish follows through to the swallow.

Serving type: on-tap

03-19-2013 13:26:26 | More by stevensd19

RunningFox

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +17.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Hands down my favorite beer right now. Amazing.
It sports a solid 2-finger off-white head that holds firm and relaxes to form craters and great lacing on the glass. The color is a hazy light amber. The aroma is of strong, fresh hops with a sweet floral high note. the taste is of citrus balanced with light biscuit. A perfect bitter hop finish follows through to the swallow.

Serving type: bottle

03-05-2013 16:07:12 | More by RunningFox

donkeyrunner

Massachusetts

4.55/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

$5.75 @ Union Brewhouse, Weymouth

Dark, very cloudy straw color. Thick, creamy head, looks like a rocky nitro pour. Hearty lace ladder for a little man to climb out of my beer if he wanted to. If he was in there. Poor little fella.

Smells really, really, really fresh. General hop smell, like when I sniff a fresh bag of hops. Definately has a wet grass citrus lean but I'm really just floored by how fresh this smells. Some bready cracker malt underneath.

Doesn't taste as potent as it smells but doesn't lag too far behind either. Wet grass grapefruit hops over a fairly dry cracker malt. Lots of resin in the mouthfeel which I love.

I wasn't expecting it to be this good when I ordered it.

Serving type: on-tap

02-13-2013 02:25:35 | More by donkeyrunner

WSB

Massachusetts

4.1/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

"Be Hoppy" pours a beautiful dark, somewhat hazy, amber/yellow, with an inch of fluffy white, loose head.

Smell is awesomely, happily- and expectedly- hoppy. There are subtle spicy and bready malt undertones, but the bright, sunshiny hops are the star here.

Mouthfeel is light but very active- lots of carbonation and bubble action.

Taste is oddly mild, citrus bitter up front, nicely balanced out and neutralized by a healthy malt profile. Finish is a touch spicy, bitter, and super flavorful. It leaves the palate lingering with an awesome fresh hop taste that I absolutely love.

A great IPA. I expected the 69+ IBUs to be devastating, but it wasn't, in fact, I found this beer extremely drinkable. Reminiscent of a west coast style IPA in that it leaves you with an abundance of bright, fresh hop taste, yet it doesn't overwhelm with bitter.

Serving type: bottle

01-05-2013 15:41:07 | More by WSB

hooliganlife

Missouri

3.95/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

thanks trevdawg

bottled oct 2012

pours a clean crisp light golden yellow. light head, decent retention

some citrus and tangerine, hints of caramel and malt. sweet and rich.

more hop forward flavors, nice and a bit complex. some slight pine and bitterness with a equal amount of juicy fresh fruit. a bit zesty.

nice filly mouthfeel, mild to moderate carbonation.

really good, i'd imagine it would be killer within a few weeks of being bottled. good stuff, a pleasure to drink.

Serving type: bottle

11-12-2012 00:06:39 | More by hooliganlife

hudsonvalleyslim

Massachusetts

4.73/5  rDev +11%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

On draft at Peppercorns, the restaurant attached to Wormtown Brewery.

Jeezus - this is my new favorite brew. Last time an IPA moved me like this was the Green Flash West Coast IPA. And this is certainly an East Coast - West Coast style. A beautiful golden aromatic pint. Heavily dry-hopped.

TASTE: Oweeee...! If you like dem grapefruit-like hops (like I do) you in fer a treat! I've had this on draft at some other venues, but this version just kicked ass.

Serving type: on-tap

10-27-2012 05:57:19 | More by hudsonvalleyslim

brureview

Massachusetts

3.58/5  rDev -16%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Brew date: August 2012. Purchased October 2012.
Not sure if the beer is fresh.

Poured a nice golden color with a two finger head.

Aroma: orange rind and tobacco.

Good bitterness, and not overwhelming.

Mouth feel very smooth, not very carbonated.

Taste: grapefruit. No sweetness as other reviewers have noted.
Perhaps the bottle has lost its freshness?

2nd tasting: definitely drink this IPA at 50 F. More hoppiness, tartness, orange rind, malt.
The IBUs are more pronounced at this temp. A good beer, but I would like to taste a more recent brewing date.

Serving type: bottle

10-22-2012 01:40:48 | More by brureview

BeerAdvocate

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

From BeerAdvocate magazine Issue #60 (Jan 2012):

LOOK: Brilliant pale gold color

SMELL: Toasted orange peel, mint, evergreen, ripe pears, figs, hemp seeds, white peppercorn, caramel, cake batter

TASTE: Think resin, floral, herbal, oily, fresh tobacco, citric rind, fresh mint, guava, very bitter, passionfruit, dates, dry finish

This is a sleeper IPA, waiting patiently for more people to try it. Despite the gripes of West Coast naysayers, it appears East Coast brewers can indeed brew hoppy beers of epic proportions. It certainly sent our palates for a ride and fed our hop addiction. A must-try for hopheads.

Serving type: bottle

08-28-2012 19:00:52 | More by BeerAdvocate

Dools9

Massachusetts

4.26/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Bottled June 2012. Poured into a tulip.

A: Golden orange,a bit of haze. Produced a thick white two finger head that left marvelous lacing and retained very nicely. Looks very inviting.

S: Sweet and tropical right away. Pine and lemon citrus make up the bulk of the nose mixed with a nice floral hop aroma, there's a nice sweetness from the malt, a bit bready and mingle nicely with the prominent burst of hops.

T: Bitter punch upfront with both a mix of citrus and pine. Lemon, grapefruit rind and orange make up the bulk of the hops. There's also some faint earth in there as well. Malts are bready, mildly sweet and provide a decent balance.

M: Medium to full. Its creamy and leaves a nice hop oil slickness behind.

O: A very nice IPA here. Not in your face bitter but most definitely a well made, quality, local IPA. Great example of a west coast from the east. I dig it. Recommended.

Serving type: bottle

08-05-2012 03:20:01 | More by Dools9

bum732

Maryland

3.38/5  rDev -20.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

S: Grapefruit rind, touch of burnt plastic, fresh hops, additional citrus, some maltiness hidden underneath.

L: Cloudy burnt yellow, creamy white head with great retention.

T; Grapefruit rind with complementing breadiness. Medium high citrus like bitterness. Hoppy bitterness lingers into the finish. Toasty malt complements throughout.

M: Medium high body, slightly creamy, medium carbonation.

Ok, solid IPA, but nothing special IMO.

Serving type: bottle

07-31-2012 02:55:26 | More by bum732

GarthDanielson

New Hampshire

4.43/5  rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured on-tap and served in a tumbler pint, the beer is an amber-gold coloring with a thin, filmy, frothy white head with a good cling and retention. Aromas of spicy and fresh hops, with a cut grass and pepper blending. Also some sweet caramel in the background, too. Flavors are roasty and hoppy initially, with a solid balance. Roast sweet backbone that doesn't interfere with the resiny, bitter, and peppery hops presence. Smooth, light, and resiny bitter aftertaste with a tangy, slightly drying and bitter finish. Very tasty, and very well balanced. Delicious.

Serving type: on-tap

07-06-2012 22:10:01 | More by GarthDanielson

OtherShoe2

Massachusetts

4.13/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours cloudy medium yellow with some head and no lacing.

Big hop note, with grapefruit and pine. Yet, I get something else. Barnyard? Spoiled paper? Something off that kinda dissipates as the beer as you add to the pint.

Great hop notes throughout. Piney and grapefruit notes, with nice resinous bitterness tied to some moderate malt. This is a hop forward IPA and it does not take any prisoners. Big sticky hop oil finish.

Medium body with a good firm carbonated base.

Overall, nice IPA. Huge hoppy brew for those who like it. Would had e liked more malt in the balance, but who cares...? This is what it is supposed to be.

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2012 22:39:24 | More by OtherShoe2

jb413

Massachusetts

4.23/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at The Yard House

A - Hazy orange with cirtrus tones and two fingers of off-white head with good retention. No lacing in the tumbler.

S - Citrusy hops. Grapefruit, orange, some grassy lemon. Nice nose, fairly strong.

T - Nice hop profile, mostly citrus and slight floral and pretty hop-forward. Back end is more bitter and dry and biting. Solid backbone.

MF - Smooth, perfectly carbonated, medium body and goes down moderately easy.

O - A nice local IPA. Lots of hops and great feel.

Serving type: on-tap

05-23-2012 02:25:18 | More by jb413

jegross2

Illinois

4/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Reviewing the Be Hoppy from Wormtown Brewing Company out of Massachusetts.
Score: 90

No bottling date, but received this one in a trade as an extra in the last week of March. Served in an Avery stemmed beer glass and enjoyed on 04/09/12.

Appearance: Pours a translucent golden color with three fingers of foamy off-white head that slowly settles to a thin layer. Excellent lacing, pretty good retention. 4/5

Smell: Lots of sweet grapefruit, lemon and fresh citrus. Plenty of piney hops. There is an orange juice aroma in the background of the nose. 4/5

Taste: Juicy citrus and grassy hops. Malty orange juice backbone. Lemon, grapefruit, orange and mango. Lingering bitter citrus and malty orange juice finish. 4/5

Mouthfeel: Juicy mouthfeel. Bitter and slightly malty sweet finish. 4/5

Overall: A really solid and juicy everyday IPA offering. Refreshing and flavorful.

Recommendation: If you live in Massachusetts, seek a bottle of this stuff out.

Pairings: Rainbow sherbet ice cream.

Cost: $8 for a 22 oz bottle.

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2012 23:19:42 | More by jegross2

ExtraStout

Massachusetts

3.93/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On draft @ the Horseshoe Pub in Hudson, MA.

A: This beer pours a slightly hazy light golden color with a one finger of white head. Head recedes relatively quickly and leaves nice wisped lacing on the glass.

S: Nose is floral hops, pepper, a touch of pine and a nice solid bready, malt backbone.

T: Taste starts with a nice peppery, floral note before a nice balanced bready, malt fills through the middle with hints of grapefruit. Finish has an underlaying grapefruit flavoring that compliments a strong pine presence.

M: Medium body, medium carbonation, oily feel with a rather dry finish.

O: Goes down easily, tasty, not too filling, mild kick, nice representation of style. I haven't had an IPA with much floral notes lately, so this was a nice change of pace and very nicely done.

Serving type: on-tap

04-28-2012 23:40:21 | More by ExtraStout

MADhombrewer

Oregon

4.45/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to Reagan1984 for this one.

Appearance- Light orange/straw color. Small head that forms a film around the edges. Great lacing. 4.5/5

Smell- Pine aroma. Bits of citrus and orange in it. 4.5/5

Taste- MMmmm. Pine and tropical fruits. Very well balanced. Good pine/earthy bitterness that turns to a little caramel malt. 4.5/5

Mouthfeel- Medium treading to the thin side. I likey. 4/5

Overall- Well done Wormtown. Easy drinking, good balance, great hop flavor and aroma. I will be on the look out for this brewery if I make it back to Boston. 4.5/5

Serving type: bottle

04-11-2012 02:16:17 | More by MADhombrewer

CliffBrake

New Hampshire

4.23/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottled November 2011. (I am continually amazed at how difficult it is to get craft rotated out to the consumer in a timely basis. But this is what they had on offer. At least it was in the cooler).

Hazy golden color with a small head that has good retention and lacing.

Tangerine and shortbread on the nose lead to a big citrus and spice flavor. Grapefruit and pine are prominent with a spicy bitter finish. Crisp and dry.

Medium body with good carbonation. Tasty and refreshing. The flavors are not particularly complex or numerous, but they are right on, balanced and tasty. One of the best east coast examples of the west coast style I have encountered in the IPA world.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2012 00:21:59 | More by CliffBrake

MasterSki

Illinois

4.28/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to Greg (Reagan1984) for this one. Served in my Alchemist pint glass.

A - Voluminous eggshell foam with superb retention that eventually settles to a thick cap, leaving stray lace splotches. Slightly hazed golden apricot body with plenty of visible tiny bubbles. A tad lighter than most IPAs but quite attractive.

S - Smell is potent and dank, with plenty of sharp pine and pithy grapefruit, and perhaps a hint of tropical fruit. Light bready malt backdrop with just a kiss of sugar in the periphery.

T - The taste doesn't quite live up the promise of the aroma, although it's still quiet good. Plenty of bitter yet juicy citrus, light pine, hint of melon, and a fairly neutral malt backdrop that contributes a touch of sugar. A lot like the aroma, but without the same pop. Bitterness is at the lower end of moderate.

M - Smooth medium body, pleasant soft yet active carbonation, resinous finish. Could stand to be a tad drier, but otherwise, this has a really enjoyable texture that has some creamy hand-pump-esque elements to it.

D - I think this is the first good IPA I've had from Massachusetts (Hoponious Union doesn't count). I easily crushed 20oz of this, and used the last 2oz in the Middle Eastern hot sauce I was making. This would definitely be a go-to offering if I lived in Boston.

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2012 01:43:49 | More by MasterSki

greenengineer

Massachusetts

4.58/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

22oz Bomber into my Peoples Pint Pied pIPA Pint Glass
A - pale yellow, with hints of orange, creamy head persists, slightly hazy.
S - floral sweet hops aroma - heavenly
T - crisp bitterness, resiny, otherwise fairly light and mild. Little bit of citrus, malt in there somewhere
M - not sticky - it's 80 deg F today and it goes down nice. Actually thirst quenching.
O - Delicious IPA, hop forward without being one of these triple IPA alcohol bombs. Extra points for local. Liking this a lot. Need to find somebody who has this on tap.

Serving type: bottle

03-22-2012 23:59:12 | More by greenengineer

mlazzaro

Massachusetts

4.45/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Had this on tap at Flatbread Cambridge MA.

A true to the "pale ale" color, very hazy. Head is frothy and white. Laces the glass quite well. Smells like citrus and pine resin.

To me this taste like Centennial Hops (like a baby Ruination). Really refreshing and delicious. Solid bitterness. Exciting and strong flavors yet still highly drinkable. I feel like there might be some wheat in here, which lends a smooth slightly fuller mouthfeel. Definitely hop forward though, maltiness is in the background. I really enjoyed this beer, tastes incredibly fresh.

Serving type: on-tap

03-22-2012 12:41:14 | More by mlazzaro

Reagan1984

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A new local IPA to try. Woo Hoo!!

Actually it’s quite nice. Really good looking beer which is a little lighter in color, but produces a wonderful creamy bright white head with a pour. Sticky lacing everywhere.

Aroma is fantastic and a bright citrus burst. A touch of light toasted malt just below. Fresh and nice.

A very nice standard IPA. Showcases some nice grapefruit peel (pith too!) flavors along with just a touch of toasted malt. Very hoppy, very fresh and actually the balance that I enjoy in this style. I’d say the perfect aftertaste of bitterness that lingers with you.

Nice body for the style. Spot on.

I am excited to have another local nice IPA. Well done folks.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2012 22:42:06 | More by Reagan1984

sentomaster

Connecticut

3.9/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A- pours a bright golden hue with a thick cap of sticky foam.

S- Strong hoppy nose full of citrus and a touch of pine. A bright grapefruit bitterness shines through.

T/M- This is one tongue-scraping hoppy bastard. There's enough malt backbone and hop fruitiness to keep your palate from being pounded into oblivion, but the citrus and lemon tartness are huge. I wish there was a bit more fruitiness around the edges to balance. Body is on the lighter side of medium.

O- really nice brew that is easily one of the best east coast IPA's. A few more touches (tropical fruit and floral notes) on this and it could be a favorite.

Serving type: bottle

02-20-2012 14:01:27 | More by sentomaster