Terrapin Hopsecutioner - Terrapin Beer Company

BuxMontBeerLover

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Purchased a 6-pk from Wegman's in Warrington, PA. Hadn't heard too much about this beer but the name got me since I like hops...a little deceiving there but we'll get to that.

Cost: $11.99/6pk

Enjoyed on Thanksgiving Day from a Dogfish Head Signature Glass

A - Pours a deep amber, almost orange color. Nice two finger head that settles leaving just a slight foam ring around the glass. Decent lacing left while drinking.

S - Smells like a normal IPA with nice citrus notes. Actually smells a bit sweeter than some of the IPA's I've tried.

T - Here's my only "beef". With a name like "Hopsecutioner" I figured this was going to be real hoppy, which I love. It is hoppy but no where near what the name would imply. Very malty with a sweet background. The hops are there, don't get me wrong, but by no means a "hop bomb". Tastes good though for what it is.

M - Nice amount of carbonation. Leaves a nice citrusy, hop taste on the tongue after each sip.

D - Great drinkability. Ever with an ABV of over 7%, I'd never had guess it since the alcohol is well disguised. I finished off two very easily and could have had more but wanted to switch up to some other beers I had brought for the afternoon of Thanksgiving Day football.

Overall: I real nice beer. I will buy again but for those trying it for the first time...just don't let the name fool you.

Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

11-30-2010 22:27:34 | More by BuxMontBeerLover

TALER

Connecticut

4.56/5  rDev +17.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Served on tap at the EMORY Convention Center and Hotel Friday 24 May after a 2-day drive from Connecticut. Delicious and very satisfying. This would be my regular brew if not for Dogfish 60-minute IPA. Liked this Terrapin in the bottle, like it better on tap.

Serving type: on-tap

05-24-2013 21:42:02 | More by TALER

durlta

Iowa

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-23-2013 23:56:41 | More by durlta

IPeteA91

Texas

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-22-2013 23:43:56 | More by IPeteA91

NJBeer265

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-22-2013 19:19:32 | More by NJBeer265

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-21-2013 19:56:43 | More by InspectorBob

BBrewington

California

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-21-2013 18:00:38 | More by BBrewington

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-20-2013 23:48:41 | More by mikeincharleston

thampel09

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-20-2013 03:49:05 | More by thampel09

Lurkerson

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-20-2013 03:06:57 | More by Lurkerson

jessepap

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-19-2013 21:31:53 | More by jessepap

BeastLU

Virginia

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-18-2013 15:58:51 | More by BeastLU

weezarc

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-18-2013 01:20:50 | More by weezarc

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-17-2013 15:26:18 | More by twenty5

plinythederek

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-17-2013 12:04:34 | More by plinythederek

Beer4Baltimore

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-17-2013 02:17:55 | More by Beer4Baltimore

BSore

Oregon

3/5  rDev -22.7%

05-16-2013 06:19:56 | More by BSore

THEOPTIMATOR88

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-16-2013 02:52:36 | More by THEOPTIMATOR88

stephenjmoore

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-15-2013 23:11:16 | More by stephenjmoore

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-15-2013 02:17:17 | More by SmellsofMahagony

Hopsiam14

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-14-2013 02:10:45 | More by Hopsiam14

s_edelman83

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +28.9%

05-13-2013 03:29:34 | More by s_edelman83

marine1975

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-12-2013 02:44:04 | More by marine1975

JackMcAwesome

Florida

3.76/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Poured from the bottle into a mug.

Look: A golden yellow with a one finger head, which went down to a thin ring. The lacing was minimal, not what I'm use to with a great IPA.

Smell: The standard notes you come to identify with an IPA. Nothing particular stands out for me, but it's still a very decent aroma. Just wish there was something a bit underneath.

Taste: I had to visit the website out of curiosity on their hops, they don't seem to specify but say there are six different types. I think for me, that's where the problem might be. I personally like a smaller variety (2-3 range) so I can try to identify them. The result here seemed to just be a bunch of citrus, grassy taste. Again, decent, just nothing really stood out.

Feel: A generally well balanced brew. The malts are prevalent enough to give it that balance. A medium-light beer that I could drink anytime.

Overall: A good beer, just nothing too special. There are a few others in this category that I would seek out before coming back to this one. Worth trying definitely.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 23:21:43 | More by JackMcAwesome

HiPpYcHoP

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-09-2013 15:05:18 | More by HiPpYcHoP