Hopwired IPA - 8 Wired Brewing Co.

wordemupg

Alberta (Canada)

4.18/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

500ml bottle poured into tulip 12/6/12

A clear light copper with some slow tiny bubbles feeding a two finger head that falls rather quickly and only leaves a few random patches of lace

S tangerine, passion-fruit, lemon, lime, some pineapple and canned peaches, very tropical nose but still has some malty caramel and a little pine, smells great

T not quite as nice as the nose but still pretty solid, much more pine and lots of lime rind, what I smell's still there but toned down just a little, some earthy tones on the finish

M medium bodied with just enough bubbles, a little grit left behind and just a little slick, slightly sticky on the lips with a nice bitter bite

O great IPA coming out of the South Pacific, no booze detected anywhere and very well rounded with a awesome nose

I would've listed this a single IPA and I'm rating it as such, I'll drink this again for sure even though its a little pricy in my neck of the woods. I'm pretty excited to try the other 8 Wired stuff that just entered Alberta, yet another welcome addition to the shelves here

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2012 22:59:43 | More by wordemupg

beerinNV

Nevada

3.25/5  rDev -19.8%

06-18-2013 04:46:56 | More by beerinNV

VTHeady

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

06-12-2013 20:19:02 | More by VTHeady

Luweezy

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

06-11-2013 02:05:50 | More by Luweezy

CCutch

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

06-04-2013 21:21:05 | More by CCutch

CoryR

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

06-04-2013 19:02:09 | More by CoryR

HumphreyLee

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

05-31-2013 05:57:13 | More by HumphreyLee

woodchip

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -19.8%

05-31-2013 00:16:36 | More by woodchip

AlexChillton

Arizona

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-30-2013 21:11:35 | More by AlexChillton

pk18

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-27-2013 02:23:20 | More by pk18

ElderPuma

Wisconsin

3.83/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Pours a clean and crisp amber orange in color with a slight white head but little to no retention.

Smells bready and earthy with some light spice (coriander) and caramel malt.

Taste is biscuit malt forward with continued earthy and grassy hop flavor and some slight spice notes as well. A hint of alcohol warmth that you can taste but not really feel.

Mouthfeel left a bit to be desired as it was a bit overly sugar and sweet which left it heavier than I would prefer. Solid for a cooler day but would be tough to find refreshing on a hot summer day.

Overall it is a solid beer and one I am glad I tried. Reminded me very much of an English styled IPA crossed with Belgian (especially biscuit) malts. A unique and different take on the style as compared to the conventional American wisdom.

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2013 22:25:38 | More by ElderPuma

bootdown21

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

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

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-22-2013 04:58:24 | More by Kmat10

deonreds

New York

4/5  rDev -1.2%

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

GarthDanielson

New Hampshire

3.96/5  rDev -2.2%
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 -7.4%

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

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

05-10-2013 21:10:39 | More by DaPan

jman005

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +17.3%

05-09-2013 01:40:37 | More by jman005

cadaugherty

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

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

KillaB

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

05-07-2013 00:19:23 | More by KillaB

AugustusRex

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

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

dbattey

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-01-2013 05:31:57 | More by dbattey

oline73

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

04-29-2013 01:59:51 | More by oline73

DRBiser

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

04-25-2013 14:25:15 | More by DRBiser

mendvicdog

Maryland

4/5  rDev -1.2%

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