Hopwired IPA - 8 Wired Brewing Co.

mtbdonn

United Kingdom (England)

4.44/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

22 oz bottle from Beers of Europe, England in a tall tulip glass.
A-Pours a very hazy, rusty, chestnut color with an average, off-white, frothy head which settles to a thin froth and leaves similar lace.
A-The nose is typical Nelson Sauvign hop with the passion fruit, lots of lime, rustic and floral, a bit of tangerine, and faint toasted caramel.
T-A bit of a hop letdown with still plenty of lime, very leafy and floral, light passionfruit, rustic notes moving into the finish. The palate is medium to full, nearly lively, velvety, and slightly oily. The beer finishes with more rustic and lime, still leafy, and slightly caramelly. A very nice use of the New Zealand hops with the tropical fruit notes and pleasant, moderately high bitterness. The malts add just enough sweetness to balance and avoid from being dry and astringent.
M-Wonderfull creamy texture, averagely carbonation.
O-A different take on the modern DIPA-style; very satisfying, rich, bold IPA.

Serving type: bottle

01-25-2013 20:54:54 | More by mtbdonn

bootdown21

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

05-22-2013 18:02:37 | More by bootdown21

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-22-2013 04:58:24 | More by Kmat10

deonreds

New York

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-17-2013 07:35:09 | More by deonreds

GarthDanielson

New Hampshire

3.96/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a bomber into a shaker pint, the beer is a bright, crystal clear, copper coloring with a thin, filmy, bright white head that starts around a half an inch and settles into a thin, clingy layer. Aromas of light, sweet caramel subtly posting the backbone, supporting a ton of tropical fruit characteristics like papaya, mango, pineapple, and berries. There are some green, vegetative characteristics in the nose, too...not piney, but almost herbal and floral. Flavors are fruity initially, with a quick follow-up from a slight bitterness and roasted characteristic. The tropical fruit platter on the forward tongue remains light but stable, and the bitterness is mild, with a tangy caramel highlight that balances the palate. The body is full, and the carbonation level keeps that body light and slightly effervescent. Aftertaste is a rich sweet and fruity sweet blending, with a hint of resiny hops presence. Smooth, light finish with a fruit punch twist, keeping the tropical theme throughout. The New Zealand hops really give a unique and interesting twist on the American DIPA style. Surprisingly drinkable for the flavor profiles and the slightly increased ABV. Solid brew.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 01:25:03 | More by GarthDanielson

FrancisT

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

05-14-2013 02:44:50 | More by FrancisT

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

05-10-2013 21:10:39 | More by DaPan

jman005

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +16.7%

05-09-2013 01:40:37 | More by jman005

cadaugherty

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

05-08-2013 01:41:52 | More by cadaugherty

KillaB

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

05-07-2013 00:19:23 | More by KillaB

AugustusRex

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

05-05-2013 03:38:56 | More by AugustusRex

dbattey

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-01-2013 05:31:57 | More by dbattey

oline73

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -14%

04-29-2013 01:59:51 | More by oline73

DRBiser

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

04-25-2013 14:25:15 | More by DRBiser

mendvicdog

Maryland

4/5  rDev -1.7%

04-24-2013 13:31:29 | More by mendvicdog

timiskin

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

04-23-2013 19:41:57 | More by timiskin

Tom-Peters

California

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

04-22-2013 16:26:46 | More by Tom-Peters

jrenihan

Ontario (Canada)

4.14/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Production date of December 11, 2012.

Beer is golden amber with a moderate white head. Head fades steadily but not totally.

Nose contains some caramel malt, along with some fruity hop scents. Pineapple, mango and tangerine. Some pine. More malt than most IPAs, perhaps because of the fact that this beer is just over 4 months old, but it is still a nice smell. Fruit scents are a little different and quite pleasant.

Taste is also quite fruity. Again, pineapple and mango and tangerine, with a lime flavour as well. Quite tropical. Very unusual taste. A bit soapy. A good dose of caramel malt as well, with a bit of a toasty flavour. Bitter, but not strongly. I quite like this beer, the New Zealand hops are very nice. Would love to try it fresher.

Medium bodied, highly carbonated. A bit on the bready side.

Overall, good. Quite enjoyable. Tasty stuff.

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2013 00:06:14 | More by jrenihan

juliendesrochers

Quebec (Canada)

4/5  rDev -1.7%

04-16-2013 21:07:12 | More by juliendesrochers

CAMRAhardliner

Ontario (Canada)

3.71/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Pours a clear orange color with many streams of huge carbonation bubbles. The frothy ivory head lasts a short while. but coats the glass in lace patches. Sweet, bready pale malts mix with light tropical fruit notes in the nose. Soap, white grape, orange and lemon hop flavors fill the palate. In toe, the doughy malt profile keeps things balanced. Hop bitterness builds with warmth, but contends with a light fusel alcohol flavor. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with less carbonation than the appearance would let on. Tropical fruit hops and a moderate bitterness last a while in the finish - as does that boozyness.

Its great to have some more NZ hopped IPAs in Ontario, even if a tad pricey (6.25 for 500ml). This one could have a more nuanced alcohol presence and more intense, lively hop flavors, but its still a decent IPA. Worth a try.

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2013 00:38:05 | More by CAMRAhardliner

dvmky

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

04-15-2013 22:23:12 | More by dvmky

bigsquirrel

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

04-15-2013 19:51:27 | More by bigsquirrel

NightINgale

Quebec (Canada)

4/5  rDev -1.7%

04-14-2013 08:20:33 | More by NightINgale

WeissBoy

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

04-14-2013 04:03:15 | More by WeissBoy

BGDrock

Ontario (Canada)

4.03/5  rDev -1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: clear copper; big, egg-white head with strong retention and lacing

Aroma: bright citrus - orange grapefruit, lime - hinting at sweet and bitter; some spruce elements as well but generally it's on the fruity side

Taste & Mouthfeel: lightly oily, creamy texture; starts with a mild, simple, sweet malt flavour, but then the hops rush in with biting resin bitterness just barely caressed with lingering caramel malt; the citrus elements of the nose aren't present, this is all spruce tips; after time, things start to balance out and tropical, floral fruits gain the strength to balance out the hops very well -

Overall: it really becomes something interesting about halfway through, could make for a good sessionable beer with fresh, vibrant attributes throughout

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2013 14:23:36 | More by BGDrock