Hoptologist DIPA - Knee Deep Brewing Company

facundoCNB

New Jersey

3.83/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

perfectly clear golden amber pour with 2 fingers of fluffy/creamy white head, excellent amounts of lacing. smells of pine, caramel, honey, soap. mellow bitterness up front with a sweet earthy taste on the roof - it's hard to wrap my senses around the flavor.. it's a citrus like bitterness, with hints of dirt/earthy bitterness, almost a burnt caramel like backbone but the bitterness is somewhat subtle, so it's very enjoyable.

smooth on the palate, medium body with a slight creamy feel to it, mildly carbonated yet feels fizzy and refreshing on the roof of the mouth.

this is a great DIPA and for the price ($5) you absolutely can't go wrong. i was honestly blown away after pouring it, the closest pour i'd seen to it was pliny, and even that didn't have as nice of a head as this (score one for the underdog!). granted, the other characteristics weren't as solid, they were all still more than average ..hell, i am VERY strict with my scores, the taste could probably be a 4, but it was just hard to determine what tastes there actually are. even though it is a delicious beer, i feel like it could be slightly more complex with the flavors. everything else is fine. actually, the more i sip it, i rather like the mystery of the mellow bitter-sweet flavors and burping up a sweet pine taste.

anyway, my overall statement on this one is to pick it up if you see it on the shelf. do not think twice.

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2012 06:15:42 | More by facundoCNB

aslamm75

Indiana

4/5  rDev +2.8%

05-23-2013 23:37:08 | More by aslamm75

calvinkirk23

California

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

05-23-2013 18:34:44 | More by calvinkirk23

Zimm

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

05-22-2013 23:09:41 | More by Zimm

Lledd

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +15.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Dark orange, slightly page, not hazy though. Very little head, with nice lacing. No noticeable yeast chunkys.

S: Very sweet malt up front, typical of a well balanced Dipa. Aromas of caramel are pleasant. The hop aroma is dominated by the sweet caramel malt notes, but what is there is banana, slight pine, and just a wee bit of lime.

T: Awesome. The balance in phenomenal. The hops juuust sneak out in front of the malt, much different from the nose. The hops are mostly bitter with just a hint of citrus. The malt is sweet and bready. Caramel notes still there. I've had more balanced Dipa's, but not much, and it's almost a positive that the hops stick out just a little more than the malt, afterall it IS an IPA right? Finish is sweet and bitter.

M: Small soft carbonation allows the sweetness to shine. It is thick and almost chewy yet very refreshing. Very nice.

O: Outstanding beer, special thanks to Smitty5245 for this spectacular extra.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 01:32:13 | More by Lledd

MJSJr

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

05-19-2013 17:27:49 | More by MJSJr

moonknight31

California

4/5  rDev +2.8%

05-19-2013 17:05:32 | More by moonknight31

SanFranJake

California

4.5/5  rDev +15.7%

05-19-2013 03:07:12 | More by SanFranJake

BGsWo22

New York

4/5  rDev +2.8%

05-13-2013 21:01:43 | More by BGsWo22

SHODriver

California

4/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle dated 4/2/13
A: pours a slightly hazed deep orange into a duvel tulip and is topped by a one finger slightly off white head that retains well
S: smells of tropical fruits, citrus and pine with a hint of caramel sweetness
T: tastes of herbal, piney and citrusy hops with a bit of caramel and tropical fruits. swallow is oily and resinous piney and citrusy hops that coat the palate and linger for quite some time
M: medium body with soft and slightly prickly carbonation and a solid finish
O: a well crafted DIPA. Knee Deep knows how to make hoppy beers and this one is a pleasure to drink and now that they have actual bottling dates I don't worry about picking up old bottles.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 04:35:14 | More by SHODriver

barrelofbastard

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

05-09-2013 01:13:52 | More by barrelofbastard

RangnaR

California

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

05-08-2013 20:37:39 | More by RangnaR

MrBuckHigh

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

05-08-2013 18:24:59 | More by MrBuckHigh

sbanacho

California

4/5  rDev +2.8%

04-28-2013 20:56:48 | More by sbanacho

MonkeymooTJ

California

3.63/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

A: New penny copper with an orange hue around the edges. Two finger solid white head with a decent amount of bubbles floating towards the top

S: floral and citrus notes up front. A considerable breadiness along with a good dose of caramel lend themselves to the mix as well

T: Bitter citrus tasting of grapefruit is the dominant character. Following up is a mix of caramel and bread. This beer is incredibly sweet. There is also a hint of spice and the slightest alcohol warmth.

M: Medium body with a moderately low carbonation level. A resiny layer sticks in the mouth. Sharp grapefruit bitterness also remains long after initial sip

O: This one is decent. Doesn't wow like some DIPAs can but nevertheless does the job. Fits the style and tasted of fresh ingredients. If you like sweet citrusy DIPAs, this one is for you

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 00:22:53 | More by MonkeymooTJ

Ilovebeer1549

California

3.5/5  rDev -10%

04-27-2013 04:13:59 | More by Ilovebeer1549

Cliffster

California

4.54/5  rDev +16.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Standard amber color; mostly clear, with a very slight haze.

S: Pure citrus--grapefruit, mango

T: Grapefruit, lemon, and caramel up front, transitioning to cantaloupe, some pine, then finishing with the perfect amount of bready malts. I prefer dry IPAs, and this one has some sweetness, but it's not too sweet.

M: Low-medium carbonation, which really works well for this brew. Medium body and resin.

O: A well-balanced hop bomb. I really think this is a better DIPA than some of the other reviews would indicate. I love the complex fruit flavors Knee Deep has going on! Their other IPAs are excellent, as well.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 21:45:16 | More by Cliffster

LSx

California

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

04-25-2013 04:41:52 | More by LSx

marine1975

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

04-25-2013 00:45:28 | More by marine1975

StArnoldFan

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

04-20-2013 00:53:19 | More by StArnoldFan

DarthGuitarHero

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

04-18-2013 19:31:22 | More by DarthGuitarHero

DNICE555

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +2.8%

04-16-2013 19:54:36 | More by DNICE555

Invictus

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +22.1%

04-15-2013 21:59:34 | More by Invictus

Beerandboards

New Mexico

3.76/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

22oz bottle, not sure on freshness

A - goldenrod, good clarity, about an inch or so of white head. Low/moderate lacing.

S - floral citrus, some alcohol sharpness, citrus oil.

T - big solid bitter lemon and orange with lots of floral notes. Backed up by a solid neutral to bready malt backbone.

M - medium mouthfeel, a little on the oily side.

O - this is a nice beer, it's just in a crowded category. Definitely enjoyable in all respects.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2013 23:20:37 | More by Beerandboards

OBeerMeGreatOne

California

4.09/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a dull orange, slightly hazed. Only a half inch of head appears with a pretty vigorous pour, minimal lacing.

Smells fantastic! Brown sugar and grapefruit up front, blood orange, grass and caramel at the end. No boozy heat stench. Very robust.

The taste is more subdued than the smell. The citrus and sweet malt are overwhelmed by fresh cut grass pretty quick. No booze, very dry and heavily carbonated.

A bit too easy to drink at 9%. Not complaining, I enjoyed every sip, but this is a big beer. Not as fun or complex as Simtra or Hop Shortage, but still a very solid DIPA. I've had it several times and will keep it in my lineup for as long as they produce it.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2013 23:15:20 | More by OBeerMeGreatOne