Hop Geek #1 - Free Will Brewing Company

wertschy

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +13.6%

02-08-2013 02:08:41 | More by wertschy

bigaltemple

Colorado

3.99/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Thanks to Centennial for the great LIF!

Pours a burnt orange, dark copper color. Fluffy, light tan head fades as quickly as it builds. Lacing is almost nonexistent.

Really like where this one is at. Juicy and tropical, the first whiff is all mango, pineapple, and peach. Something a little more resinous and piney lies underneath.

Get a little more of the pine resin and earthy aspects in the taste. It is very well balanced by some caramel malt notes. Very easy to drink, but comes across a bit oily where I would love just a bit drier finish.

Really like this beer. Definitely recommend if you get the chance.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 03:39:39 | More by bigaltemple

cavedave

New York

3.96/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks Steve for this small batch IIPA, I love to taste them!

Pretty beer, almost clear amber, very fine yeast hanging, beige head of 1 finger that relaxes quick enough to make me wonder the ABV of this baby, has that "big" look to it. Some sheets of lace hang nicely above.

Not a strong aroma but redolent of Pine, citrus rind, herbal hop notes, some darker roasty notes in there too, just a hint of some really tasty yeast.

Lots more flavor in the taste, but still not a flavor bomb. This is a big and drinkable IPA that tries not to overpine nor overbitter the flavor profile. Those two major components are well balanced by a rooty herbal note, dark caramel sweet, some dank weed, grapefruit rind, light roasty bitter, and finishes light on palate despite it all.

Nicely low carb., highly viscous, flavors could have a touch cleaner linger, finish could be a touch drier, but all in all excellent mouthfeel for showcasing the flavors, and is quite refreshing.

Quite a nice IIPA, I am about 2/3 finished and it has gone down enjoyably. Recommended for sure!

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 16:16:41 | More by cavedave

mwz5021

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

05-11-2013 17:11:29 | More by mwz5021

PaBeerLover

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7%

05-10-2013 16:58:09 | More by PaBeerLover

bacher468

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -6.4%

05-04-2013 20:30:27 | More by bacher468

stmgl01

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -33.2%

04-29-2013 02:37:08 | More by stmgl01

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -26.5%

04-25-2013 18:32:38 | More by Jason1337

Phillyz

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +20.3%

04-21-2013 00:46:09 | More by Phillyz

Kegatron

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -33.2%

04-18-2013 17:08:28 | More by Kegatron

TLA

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -6.4%

04-01-2013 23:34:38 | More by TLA

waddellc2

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

03-24-2013 20:04:28 | More by waddellc2

gafferjohn

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7%

03-23-2013 14:54:53 | More by gafferjohn

jp312

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7%

03-17-2013 15:30:47 | More by jp312

EFR94

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7%

03-16-2013 23:46:35 | More by EFR94

acurtis

New Jersey

2.5/5  rDev -33.2%

03-16-2013 19:36:28 | More by acurtis

djrn2

New Jersey

2.5/5  rDev -33.2%

03-16-2013 19:06:08 | More by djrn2

BuxMontBeerLover

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +13.6%

03-08-2013 02:06:57 | More by BuxMontBeerLover

onix1agr

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7%

02-24-2013 06:46:50 | More by onix1agr

tedho21

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7%

02-24-2013 03:37:52 | More by tedho21

abcramer

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +13.6%

02-07-2013 21:43:45 | More by abcramer

BeezNeezy22D

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

01-17-2013 22:48:42 | More by BeezNeezy22D

Travcofarms

Pennsylvania

4.76/5  rDev +27.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.25

Pours very dark. Very resonus, piney all the things you look for in a DIPA. Really solid double / imperial IPA. I cant think of anything i dont like about this beer. Currently waiting for them to provide this on-tap at local bars. hope they keep making it and it is available at my local bar.

Serving type: on-tap

01-14-2013 18:14:28 | More by Travcofarms

rolltide8425

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +13.6%

07-29-2012 16:09:16 | More by rolltide8425

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

4.33/5  rDev +15.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Got this one draft over at the Spinnerstown Hotel. It came to me with a nice looking copper color to it with a thin white head on top. The lacing was pretty sticky on this beer. The smell of the beer is loaded with hoppy aromas and some subtle sweet notes from the malts in there too. The taste of the beer is bold it's got lots of pine like flavors to it with some interesting fruity notes in there too. The mouthfeel of the beer is on the thicker side with some oily textures going on. Overall it's a very nice and well made IIPA. I enjoyed this quite a bit, I hope to try the others they plan to release in the future.

Serving type: on-tap

07-23-2012 02:30:23 | More by Knapp85