Terrapin Big Hoppy Monster - Terrapin Beer Company

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

4.05/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Bottle from Captain Couger. Pours Reddish with restrained but noticeable foam, in my anti-gravity glass.Very very smooth, though hoppy. Alcohol hits you without noticing in taste. Malty, satisfying, though not overly complex.Some toasted malt and sugar. Well balanced.

Serving type: bottle

02-28-2008 01:37:17 | More by northyorksammy

BuckeyeNation

Iowa

4.6/5  rDev +13%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Dusky cherry with luminous, rose colored edges; an absolutely gorgeous color that is more consistent with an Imperial Red (as the brewery claims) than a DIPA. The golden beige head is beginning to melt like a milkshake in the midday sun. An impressive amount of sea foam lace is arrayed on the glass, with more sure to follow at low tide.

The nose is outstanding. It's mega-hoppy (grapefruit peel and pine sap) with no shortage of caramel malt (brown sugar). The hop bill consists of Ahtanum, Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe and Magnum... an absolutely killer lineup if I've ever seen one. Those boys at Terrapin know their hops and they love to use them with reckless abandon.

This is amazingly delicious beer. Not that I doubted it for a second (I've been a Terrapin fan ever since I tasted Rye P.A.). Big Hoppy Monster, in addition to being true to its name, is true to the Imperial Red style. There probably isn't much difference between this beer and a DIPA, but I still think it's a valid distinction.

The malt backbone is Mastadon huge and provides loads of sweet, sticky toffee pudding-like flavor. That's usually a negative in my book since all that malt tends to get in the way of the hop flavor and bitterness. Not so here. There's such a massive hop load that their flavor and bitterness survive unscathed.

There's no way to pick out the contributions from the various hops. Pink grapefruit juice leads the way, followed closely by sticky spruce juice. Since Ahtanum is similar to Cascade, there isn't one of these hops that I don't love. It still takes skill to combine them in the creation of a tongue-ruffling, ass kicking beer and Terrapin has shown how it can and should be done.

The finish is so long the flavor doesn't fade completely by the next sip. Of course, it doesn't have a chance since the sips are coming fast and furious. If there's any beer that begs to be released in bombers, this is it. Make that wax-dipped 750s. Given the massive quantity of ingredients, how could the mouthfeel be anything less than fantastically full and lush?

Big Hoppy Monster is big, it's hoppy and it's a (hop) monster of truly epic proportions. The label states that it's the 'inaugural brew' of the Terrapin Monster Beer Tour. Let's hope that doesn't mean it'll only be brewed once. It deserves to be a regular release so that hopheads will never be without one of the boldest and hoppiest beers the South has yet produced.

Serving type: bottle

03-04-2006 22:14:17 | More by BuckeyeNation

mikesgroove

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

2007 Edition

A - Poured a nice reddish amber with a good one inch plus head which faded slightly only leaving behind about a quarter inch layer accross the top. Very nice side glass lace and carbonation gave it a very full look.

S - Very hoppy. Unlike last years this had quite the bitter piney hoppiness to it. Lots of orange and pine resin aromas took over. Definatly a malted back though, as it warmed soem of the more sweet notes started to come out, very well balanced indeed,

T - Very nice. Not an IPA by any means, but a highly hopped red ale. Lots of orange and pine resin mixed in with a decent amount of sweetness. Lots of sugar and a candy apple like taste.

M - Very nice. It was definatly thick, but ample carbonation helped to offset it somewhat. Had a good lingering aftertaste and the overall feel was much fuller then last year.

D - Super, this my kind of session ale. It was hoppy enough to keep my intrest, but at the same time not overbearing. Really no hint of the alcohol at all.

Overall this was much better to me then last year. I really thought this was living up to its reputation this year as a hop monster. A really great brew and something I am glad I can get alot of around here

Serving type: bottle

09-30-2007 23:26:12 | More by mikesgroove

womencantsail

California

4/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks to TroyG2352 for hooking it up with this one in a recent trade. As an extra, no less!

A: The pour is a hazy, dark amber color with a thin layer of off-white foam.

S: The nose has some nice notes of grapefruit with a slight pine to it. There's quite a bit of caramel, toffee, and brown sugar, however.

T: The same grapefruit character is present with a bit more in terms of bitter pine than the nose had to offer. The sweetness of a red ale is there as well, with plenty of caramel and brown sugar.

M: The body is medium with a moderate level of carbonation.

D: This beer seemed to be conflicted as to whether it wanted to be hoppy or malty. I prefer my reds with more bitterness, so this missed the mark a bit.

Serving type: bottle

02-15-2010 08:31:17 | More by womencantsail

Thorpe429

Illinois

4.1/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pours a dark crimson with a nice off-white head.

S: Plenty of piney, floral, and earthy hops alongside some pretty sweet amber malt.

T: Some definite malt sweetness comes into play here alongside the strong bitterness of piney, earthy hops.

M: Good balance between the dryness of the hops and the sweetness of the malts. Probably a bit too sweet for a DIPA, but well within the good range for an India Red Ale.

D: A bit thick and heavy at times, but very tasty. Something I'll definitely grab a four-pack of each year.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2010 14:08:50 | More by Thorpe429

ChainGangGuy

Georgia

4.3/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

(2007 vintage)

Appearance: Pours a dark reddish-brown body with a small, light beige head.

Smell: Plenty of pine, citrus, dark caramel, chocolate, and booze in the nose. The aroma is well-balanced, with every component blended harmoniously together.

Taste: Dark caramel upfront with a pleasant, earthy sweetness and a very light note of chocolate. Flavors of pine and candied orange zest follow, as does a mild, vague fruitiness. Bitterness remains quite mild (I dare say it's the mildest, in terms of bitterness, of the past three years). The gentle bitterness carries over into the finish alongside that hint of chocolate.

Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Medium carbonation. Smooth mouthfeel.

Drinkability: I bought a 4-pack, poured myself a glass, took a sip, said "hey cool", and gulped it down. To me, it was better than last year's version. If only I had an '05 to pit it against.

Serving type: bottle

10-07-2007 22:27:26 | More by ChainGangGuy

UCLABrewN84

California

3.93/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Thanks to Wowcoolman for sharing this one at jmgrub's tasting.

Pours a murky orange-brown with a foamy beige head that settles to wisps of film on top of the beer. Small streaks and dots of lace form around the glass on the drink down either. Smell is of malt, brown sugar, and some mild herbal hop aromas. Taste is much the same with a sweet flavor on the finish. There is a mild amount of hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp and medium bodied mouthfeel. Overall, this is a good beer that is tasty and easy to drink.

Serving type: bottle

01-29-2013 04:42:52 | More by UCLABrewN84

Phyl21ca

Quebec (Canada)

4/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle courtesy of shp555: Poured a deep slightly hazy brown color ale with a big foamy head with good retention and lacing. Aroma of sweet caramel malt with some light citrus hops is quite interesting. Taste is sweeter then expected with some great caramel malt and a medium bitter finish. Body is above average with some medium carbonation and no alcohol was discernable. I was expecting more of a citrus bitter ending but I’m not complaining about the balance but maybe I should re-rate with a more fresh bottle next year.

Serving type: bottle

03-02-2007 18:14:50 | More by Phyl21ca

BEERchitect

Kentucky

4.38/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I really like the Amber Ales hopped up to IPA proportions. They are much more malty, bready, toasty, and bold. The trick is balancing the hops (and adding enough of them) to stand out above the richer malt character. This beer does so beautifully. An unwavering malt base holds together from the initial sip, through the flavor, through the firmness, and well into the finish. The hops show flavorful and aromatic citrus and pine qualities, then intensify into a pleasant and dominating bitterness. Never any sharpness, weakening, or graininess at any point. Alcoholic heat and power shows up late, but does not deter. Much like a North Coast Red Seal, but amped up quite a bit.

Serving type: bottle

11-20-2006 13:31:32 | More by BEERchitect

oberon

North Carolina

4.45/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Pours a clear rich amber with a creamy-like reddish tinted head that leaves a sheet of lace behind,boatloads of grass and pine in the aromas with an underlying butteriness but the massive hops steal the show.A sublime creamy mouthfeel a touch chewey this glides down very easily,a big hoppy monster this is very resiny and piney there is some balance to this monster though a sweeter brown sugar flavor really comes thru not as big sas the intense hops but very noticable and appreciated by me.A damn good DIPA here big and balanced a hop heads dream here.

Serving type: bottle

01-12-2006 20:28:45 | More by oberon

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.55/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served in a Devil's Backbone willibecher.

If I didn't know any better, I'd say VDubb, through these directive, is tryin' to booze me up. Hm. Oh well. This one pours a swampy garnet-tinged brown topped by a half-finger or so of ecru foam. The nose comprises buttery biscuits, cinnamon, some light flowers, and a hint of salad greens. The taste has all of the above going on, along with a fairly strong infusion of citrus hops. The body is a very light medium, with a light carbonation and a fairly smooth feel. Overall, a pretty good brew, but nothing all that special. Pretty tasty, though.

Serving type: bottle

08-21-2010 03:42:21 | More by TMoney2591

feloniousmonk

Minnesota

4.53/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Clear crimson hue, solid slab of creamy off-whitish foam above, slim but staying...

Aroma: wide-open, huge flowering of piney hop aromatics, just the kind I love! Grapefruit, and other citrus are at play, but pine needles are largest in the overall profile...sweet, and slightly bitter, stuff here! Very nice! I could just smell
his and smell this all day long! Rich, resiny, resonant.

Taste, already...bitter, but extra-sweet and fruity, a huge expansion in the mouth, a blast on the senses...a fierce delivery of flavor...huge, immense...big and beautiful...humbling...delicious...wonderful play on the tongue, bitterness, fruit, and more, keeping the senses busy with all the flavors at the ready.

Full-bodied, incredibly flavored, assuredly pleasurable for hopheads like me...dang it, but this is great stuff!
Let all hopheads know that they must bow to the direction of Athens once in awhile,too...and genuflect to the folks at Terrapin. This is amazing stuff!

"truly unique in taste in complexity", says the label. Well, I've had other beers like this, but they're so few and far between that it's useful to recognize each one that comes cross our path.

A humdinger from the Peach State! Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

11-19-2005 11:24:54 | More by feloniousmonk

WesWes

New York

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

The beer pours a hazy ruby red color with a thick frothy offwhite head that slowly fades to lacing. The aroma is great! It has a kick ass malt punch that boasts of burnt toffee and bisquit malts. It's breadlike with a ton of hop in there as well. The taste is awesome. This is a thick and tastey brew with lots of caramel malts and a nice hop balance. It goes down smooth and finishes a bit warm and bitter. The mouthfeel is great. It is a full bodied beer with adequate carbonation. This is a wonderful brew with a ton of flavor and hop character; a fine drinking beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2007 22:05:51 | More by WesWes

drabmuh

Maryland

4.13/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12 ounce bottle into a goblet. I never comment on the labels of beer bottles in reviews but I'm totally a lover of the Terrapin labels, this one is excellent. There is no indicated freshness label on the bottle though. Beer is maroon, dark red almost brown. Forms a thin yellowish head that falls away almost immediately, minimal lacing on the glass. Carbonation moderate, beer appears to be thick.

This beer smells EXACTLY like a Imperial IPA. The label indicates that it is an Imperial Red ale (even though this really isn't a widely recognized style) and its CALLED the big hoppy monster, I would expect it to smell this way, but why not just make another IIPA? Tons of malt, alcohol, and hops. There is some funk in the smell as well, if you've had their Indian brown ale, then you know what I'm talking about. Here we go.

Surprisingly smooth. Feels acidic in the back of the mouth. Lots of hops bitterness, some sweetness up front but its less than I expected. I can't taste the alcohol of this one, and I thought I would. Second taste time. Finishes completely, almost no aftertaste. Some of the alcohol comes a millisecond after I swallow but it fades. That funk in the smell is in the front of the mouth in the flavor but it is not distracting and does not detract from the beer at all.

Drinkability is high, especially taking into consideration the ABV of this particular beer. It is completely unoffensive and well balanced. As far as how it fits into its style catagory, this is definitely an outsider, an interesting deviation from traditional "Amber Ale" but this is one of those beers that cannot be pigeon holed into a single style. I would recommend it and drink it again. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

11-08-2009 04:04:25 | More by drabmuh

Mora2000

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I struggled on whether to review this but decided to anyway. This beer was bottled Fall 2008 and consumed Dec. 9, 2009. I doubt this was what the brewer intended the beer to taste like but it was still enjoyable.

Pours reddish-brown with a dark, creamy head. Aroma is strong caramel malt, with a sweet smell. The aroma has a tea-like quality to it. The taste is heavy on the caramel malt and very boozy. Lots of malt sweetness and the tea-like attributes are in the flavor as well. Little to no hops are evident in the flavor or the aroma. Similar to a barleywine due to the sweetness. Very drinkable beer with a medium mouthfeel and low carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

12-29-2009 20:08:12 | More by Mora2000

MasterSki

Illinois

3.95/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Got this as a throw-in from TempsPerdu. Thanks! Vintage 2008, served in my usual Surly pint glass.

A - It's red (coppery)! One finger of reddish-tinged tan foam that dissipates quickly. Not much in the way of lace. A few bubbles lazily rise to the top.

S - There's the obligatory citrus hops - largely tangerine-grapefruit, but there's also a pretty heaping malt backbone on this one that evokes a maple and bready character. There's also a slight booziness which evokes cough syrup a little. Not all that potent.

T - Bitter - there's a lot of grapefruit in the flavor. The taste starts on the sweet malty side with a touch of citrus, but slowly the hops overpower this as it moves through the mouth. Leaves a fairly bitter aftertaste as well. It's good but a little unbalanced - I was kind of surprised after the amount of malt presence in the smell.

M - Good viscosity and carbonation. There's a lot of tingle on my upper lip which is actually kind of refreshing. Very smooth.

D - It's a little bloaty and the bitterness can get a little overwhelming. I guess I shouldn't be overly surprised by a beer called Big Hoppy Monster. The ABV isn't overly obvious in the taste and mouthfeel. It's probably for the best that this comes in 12oz bottles - not sure if I could handle a bomber. That being said this glass went down pretty quick.

Serving type: bottle

01-26-2009 23:17:50 | More by MasterSki

Gueuzedude

Arizona

4.2/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a brilliantly clear, deep ruby reddish color. It pours pretty viscously and produces a light brown tinged tan colored head that is initially about one-finger thick. The aroma is of course over the top hoppy. Notes of grapefruit leap out of the glass, it is joined by a bit of raw herbal hop character and a bit of malt even manages to peek through after some extending sniffing of the aroma. The malt aromatics are quite dry and toasty, but overall the aroma is sweet, the unnoticed sweet caramel notes tend to only accentuate the citrus aromas that dominate this beer.

The taste is medium full, with a noticeable sweetness up front. The sweetness amplifies the fruity citrus character, but there is a lot of other hop notes in this beer. This thing has a fairly aggressive raw hoppiness to it that make the tongue start to tingle, and eventually just coats the mouth with a lingeringly astringent bitterness. Amazingly enough this beer is pretty well balanced, a ton of malt character was packed into this beer as well. It is not all that noticeable, but it really helps to contain the hops, which otherwise would make it seem like by tongue had been repeatedly flagellated with ripe hop bines. The more I think about it, the more I realize that the malt character in this beer is huge, this beer is definitely approaching a Barley Wine. As the beer warms a bit it begins to pick up some candied orange peel like notes

I was hankering for a hop fix this evening and this beer certainly hit the spot. Both the hops and malt character are so well integrated here, at least for a self-proclaimed over the top hop monster, which this beer certainly is. The hop character is ample and all over the place, but it is held in check just enough that it does not become too raw and abrasive. While I do like the balance between malt and hop, I would have to say that my one complaint is that this beer is a bit too thick. I prefer my double IPAs to be a bit lighter, and easy drinking. This beer is damn tasty though, so that is only a minor nit.

Serving type: bottle

02-21-2006 03:06:59 | More by Gueuzedude

TheManiacalOne

Rhode Island

4.2/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Acquired via trade from cashew70, so a big “Thank you” goes out to him. Poured from a 12oz. bottle into a US tumbler pint glass.

A: The beer is a deep reddish brown color with a short beige head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass.

S: The aroma is of hops, tea, caramel and a touch of citrus.

T: The taste is well-balanced and starts out very malty with flavors of caramel, tea and some fruit. The malt character completely over-shadows the hops presence in this beer and with a name like “Big Hoppy Monster” you wouldn’t expect that. However, it’s still very good. The after-taste is sweet and slightly hoppy.

M: Crisp and very smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, slightly sticky finish.

D: Very tasty, goes down easily, not very filling, good kick to it, this would be a perfect beer for me to stick with for a whole evening as I could drink several of them. My only problem with this beer is its name. If you’re going to tell me the beer is a “Big Hoppy Monster” and make me expect a hop bomb, then deliver a hop bomb. This beer is more of an Irish Red Ale on steroids than it is an IPA on steroids; however I still enjoyed it quite a bit.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2007 03:20:02 | More by TheManiacalOne

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

3.48/5  rDev -14.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

This beer poured out as a nice looking red color with a yellowish white color. The head was a little on the fizzy side, the lacing wasn't too strong on this one. The smell was hoppy with a little sweet malts in the back end. The taste has some caramel malts up front giving off a sweet flavor that's quickly attacked by the bitterness of the hops. Mouthfeel is a bit tingly. Overall it's not a bad brew and probably worth trying again.

Serving type: bottle

06-11-2011 02:24:42 | More by Knapp85

russpowell

Oklahoma

4.08/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

2006 version

Pours ruddy brown with 2 fingers of sand colored head. Very good head retention & lacing

S: Biscuitty, brown sugar & later

T: Bready with brown sugar & earthy hops. Follows dry with maple syrup. Finishes dry with subtle & earthy/lemon hops+ biscuitty malts, more hops please

MF: Chewy with low carbonation & medium/heavy body. Skews hoppy still. but more hops throughout

Drinks much better than previous try, not for hopheads

Serving type: bottle

06-06-2007 03:49:46 | More by russpowell

jwc215

New Jersey

4.43/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a deep reddish-brown with a thin, lasting head.

The smell is of floral citrus with roasted grain and a hint of toffee.

The taste is of citrusy orange peel and grapefruit immediately supported by a thick, rich malt. Sweet brown sugar and caramel cut into the bitterness, but leave the citrus taste in control. Very balanced for the style, while clearly remaining a double IPA. The chewy, citrusy hops remain solidly pronounced, but a good malt backbone gives it a nice body and complex flavors.

It feels creamy, rich and chewy. The body remains steadfast. Thick, yet incredibly smooth. Just the right amount of carbonation to make it glide along the tongue, leaving the body intact and plenty of flavors in the mouth.

Incredibly drinkable, almost too much so, as the undetectable alcohol can creep in. Unfortunately, I only had this one or I would have easily been tempted to grab more. A smooth, delicious drink to say the least.

Thanks to SilentSabre for sending me this enjoyable brew!

Serving type: bottle

10-26-2006 01:50:30 | More by jwc215

akorsak

Pennsylvania

3.65/5  rDev -10.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A 12 oz bottle of the 2006 release from a trade with DeaconBluez. As you'll see throughout my review, I treated this like a Brown Ale.

A: The IPA is surprisingly dark, looking more like a brown ale than an IPA variant. Some dark ruby red emerges from the bottom of the glass. The head was almost a finger and a half or so and has left a thin film all along the sides of the glass.

S: The nose is in line with the color, showing off a toffee and biscuit malt nose that have an inkling of hop undertone on the back end.

T: Big hop bitterness defines the initial impressions oof a sip. That initial bitterness is a brief flash in the pan that quickly steps away to allow the real star to come through. The toffee and nut malts are bold throughout the glass, providing a dry semi-sweet flavor that never allows the hops to come back out. The finish continues with the graininess, more cereal bomb than hop bomb without a doubt.

M: The mouthfeel is more amber or brown ale than IPA, clearing the formula has changed since that long-ago first review. The alcohol is well hidden, lending to a nice brown ale body.

D: The ale threw me for a loop, as I expected an IPA. That being said, this is a pretty good facsimile of an English brown ale, the flavors are nutty and strong and the alochol is reasonably hidden.

Serving type: bottle

07-14-2007 01:50:24 | More by akorsak

tempest

Pennsylvania

4.13/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I dont know about "hoppy monster," but this is still a pretty good beer. It's a hazy red with tan head a nice lacing. Smells and tastes of sweetened fruit, cherries and raspberries, with a citrus twist. Tastes like there might be some rye in there too. The hops aren't too big, but still have a pleasant lingering quality. A smooth drink, not too heavy for the abv. This is what I'd call a nice example of a big American beer.

Serving type: bottle

01-23-2007 22:43:23 | More by tempest

WVbeergeek

Ohio

4.28/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appears a deep red crimson beautiful pour with a large deep khaki tan head, small bubbles form a tight lacing that has even streaks as it clings to the glass with each sip. Aroma offers up big juicy grape fruit, pine, and floral hops. Sticky malt sweetness with caramel and tropical fruits galore, like mango and pineapple. Slight creamy alcohol soothes the whole session. Flavors are great, intense bitterness with floral and pine bitterness and a big malty caramel candied sugared edge really great malt sugars infused with hops. I always knew I loved Frederick Brewing, even if Flying Dog owns them nowadays what a great contract brewer. Thanks Spike and John for coming into the Burgh. Keep releasing these brews in the Burgh and I will buy em up. Mouthfeel is fuller bodied with hop oils and alcohol simmering, what a brew I love every aspect harsh yet full of finesse on the palate it's hard to explain what a great drinking beer. Drinkability is awesome, I can't get enough I had Rye Squared while visiting Georgia, when my brother Dante' first moved down to the area. What an experience, I need to try more of these Monster beers. Including the Imperial Pils and Wake and Bake Coffee infused Imperial Stout. I love Terrapin plus I currently have a mixed case of their standard brews, those are just as good.

Serving type: bottle

12-08-2008 18:58:34 | More by WVbeergeek

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

4.45/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a clear ruby hued amber with a thick light tan/creme head. Beautiful looking beer. Nose is a purely hoppy red kind of thing. Leafy, malty sweet. Beautiful smelling beer. Flavor is thick with malts. Slightly sweet amber tones. A slight bit leafy. Beautiful flavor. Feel is a bit robust with carbonation and the liquid is as it should be. This is a damn good beer. Damn good.

Thanks to raverjames for another ridonkulous extra. Good lord.

Serving type: bottle

11-24-2008 18:42:53 | More by RblWthACoz