Heady Topper - The Alchemist

beagle826

New York

4.5/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Per their request, drank it out of the can. Guess I'll have to rate the appearance of the can. Silvery and tall, not the best logo I've ever seen but not too bad.

Incredible aroma hops hops hops, most aromatic beer I've ever smelt.

First sip and...nice...not too bitter, not too floral, just the right balance of sweet, citrusy hops.

Nice finish, but as I progress into the can, the bitterness begins to build up a bit.

Overall, I loved this beer. Do I think it lived up to the epic hype? Probably not, they never do. It was an incredible IPA, maybe not the best I've ever had though. Does make me wish I lived in VT.

Serving type: can

02-22-2013 00:39:05 | More by beagle826

AL89BR

New Jersey

5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-20-2013 14:50:22 | More by AL89BR

KickbacksSteve

Florida

4.66/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75

Drinking from a 16 ounce can, per the can's request. Thanks for this one Cheesemoose. No freshness date. I'm told that this is a "fresh" can. Still not sure why everyone isn't dating their beers. Popped the can, aroma is bursting out of the little hole, pine, grapefruit, packed full of hops, awesome aroma. Taste is resinous and flavorful. Mainly grapefruit but notes of grass and pine. Totally juiced with flavor. Even the burps taste good.

Serving type: can

05-20-2013 03:58:53 | More by KickbacksSteve

miketd

Ohio

4/5  rDev -15.3%

05-20-2013 01:32:39 | More by miketd

Ctrauty

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev -4.7%

05-20-2013 01:25:11 | More by Ctrauty

Omnium

Pennsylvania

4.58/5  rDev -3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Can > 2xIPA Glass

A - Pours an off color amber, 2 finger white head, minor lacing. Lots of yeast floating around.
S - Very dank hop aromas, some pine & spruce, citrus peels, grapefruit, white grape juice.
T - Those dank hops are intense, lots of white grape flavor, pine, spruce and earthy tones, tart apple, and a little sweet malt.
M - Full and well carbonated, easily drinkable.
O - While I'm not on par with the appearance, everything else is solid about this beer, though its not my favorite, nor do I think its worth all the hype. Compared to Pliny, its a no-contest situation, its thoroughly better. This actually delivers, lots of good aroma and the taste is solid, love the big grape flavor in this. Its a shape Alchemy is being too hipster to expand and make other things, or even distribute more.

Serving type: can

05-19-2013 23:29:30 | More by Omnium

TreeBeard

Ohio

4/5  rDev -15.3%

05-19-2013 20:34:41 | More by TreeBeard

KAP1356

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +0.6%

05-19-2013 20:23:58 | More by KAP1356

Dyelawn

Maine

5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-19-2013 19:09:32 | More by Dyelawn

indybearsfan

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +0.6%

05-19-2013 17:50:36 | More by indybearsfan

masshlx

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-19-2013 17:16:12 | More by masshlx

ShawnMH

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +0.6%

05-19-2013 14:52:25 | More by ShawnMH

haknort

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -4.7%

05-19-2013 03:06:12 | More by haknort

Damian74Shensky

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -10%

05-19-2013 03:04:36 | More by Damian74Shensky

eyeenjoybeer

Indiana

5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-18-2013 16:41:50 | More by eyeenjoybeer

Beer-A-Lot

Virginia

4.46/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Had an unexpected opportunity to buy this from someone so jumped on it. Never thought I'd get a chance.

Drank 1/3 from can, then rest from pint.

A - Cloudy, nice full head. Very foamy head with lots of lacing.

S - An amazing aroma, with tons of citrus/grapefruit/lemony and herbal smells. You could find yourself just sniffing the can or glass for . . . minutes. But then you have to drink.

T - Without a doubt, the least hoppy and bitter DIPA I've ever had. Extremely smooth. Not too carbonated. While this isn't my favorite style, if this were the only IPA I ever drank, it probably would be a favorite style. Almost tastes like a sparkling beverage that's been spiked. But better.

M - Rich, creamy, and very smooth.

O - I can understand why people rave about this beer. I found myself saying several time, "Mmm, this is quite good. I'm really impressed" I rarely say that about IPAs. I'll happily drink this again. And again.

Serving type: can

05-18-2013 15:59:24 | More by Beer-A-Lot

jbarletto

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-18-2013 14:27:02 | More by jbarletto

JonRogers

Massachusetts

4.84/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

I didn't see the beer in a glass as I drank it from the can as recommended, but I imagine it is beautiful judging from the smell. I also drank it a little on the cold side... to thirsty to wait. Taste is fruitful and as smooth as in Imp IPA gets. Hoppy as hell in the best way. Again, very smooth. I drink IPA's 90% of the time and I cant say I have had a better beer.

Serving type: can

05-18-2013 02:56:27 | More by JonRogers

mkirkland80

Virginia

5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-18-2013 02:09:05 | More by mkirkland80

timoteo833

New York

4.75/5  rDev +0.6%

05-18-2013 01:55:23 | More by timoteo833

PowderRay

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +0.6%

05-17-2013 19:30:05 | More by PowderRay

Glider

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -10%

05-17-2013 13:34:22 | More by Glider

muzzy

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-17-2013 11:37:09 | More by muzzy

HinghamRick

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +0.6%

05-17-2013 06:43:43 | More by HinghamRick

BillyHayes

California

5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-17-2013 06:40:33 | More by BillyHayes