Be Hoppy - Wormtown Brewing Co.

Andrew61923

Connecticut

4.28/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Picked this up today during my first beer run of 2012. I guess that New Year's resolution is working for me. Bottled November 2011 and poured into a Sam Perfect Pint.

A: Pours a cloudy light gold with some yellow at the bottom. Lighter than expected, but not a turnoff. Big, fluffy, stubborn white head, even with a slow pour. Sticks around for a while.

S: Hops and more hops. I'm picking up nothing from the malt, which is fine by me. Mostly floral hops with some grapefruit. The San Diegan in me is enjoying this.

T: There's that grapefruit I was smelling. Some bitterness, but a lot of citrus going on. I'm picking up even more citrus as it warms up and I'm liking it.

M: Good amount of carbonation, but I wouldn't say this is the best aspect of the beer. I'm going to need a big glass of water after this one, especially since I'm prepping for a long night of beers.

O: I really enjoyed this IPA and it made me feel like I was back on the Best Coast for a while, even though I look outside to snow everywhere. It was a very good start to the night and is something I would certainly revisit.

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2012 22:59:08 | More by Andrew61923

woostergooner

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -12%

05-22-2013 21:02:31 | More by woostergooner

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

smithj4

New York

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

05-18-2013 20:02:29 | More by smithj4

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

gdub

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

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JMAC45

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +17.4%

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geocool

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

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brittanyshelby

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

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melisassy

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-09-2013 00:49:09 | More by melisassy

megamass

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-08-2013 22:48:44 | More by megamass

Burt

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-08-2013 15:52:49 | More by Burt

aorloski

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

05-06-2013 13:22:42 | More by aorloski

bostonryan

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

05-05-2013 14:18:04 | More by bostonryan

Kelp

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -6.1%

04-29-2013 06:36:11 | More by Kelp

AOShabaz

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

04-28-2013 19:41:49 | More by AOShabaz

Dulcea

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -12%

04-28-2013 16:58:07 | More by Dulcea

Pahn

New York

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

04-28-2013 07:51:57 | More by Pahn

Bilco

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -6.1%

04-28-2013 01:13:01 | More by Bilco

ElGallo

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

04-26-2013 01:00:52 | More by ElGallo

AnitaBrewski

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -6.1%

04-24-2013 03:36:01 | More by AnitaBrewski

EatonHops

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

04-15-2013 14:40:24 | More by EatonHops

nmann08

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

04-14-2013 22:37:13 | More by nmann08

msween21

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

04-12-2013 18:12:25 | More by msween21