Drake's Hopocalypse - Drake's Brewing Co.

Hatzilla

California

4.63/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A - Clear amber pour with a fluffy 2 finger head and nice lacing.

S - Strong notes of hoppy citrus (grapefruit and tangerine) as well as a solid malt backbone.

T - Intense earthy citrus hops - grapefruit citrus slays my tongue as the malts cower in a corner with their heads between their legs. Not for the faint of heart or easily sensitive beer drinker.

M - Oily and smooth, medium carbonation. Finishes dry with a lingering hop aftertaste. ABV is well hidden considering the strength.

O - Another bang-up NorCal DIPA. My tongue has been viciously assaulted and I am a happy man. A must for all hophead's shopping lists.

Serving type: bottle

03-26-2012 00:37:29 | More by Hatzilla

toomuchhops

California

5/5  rDev +20.2%

06-12-2013 23:49:09 | More by toomuchhops

Brew33

Ohio

3/5  rDev -27.9%

06-12-2013 23:29:24 | More by Brew33

Jd2391

Illinois

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-31-2013 02:34:13 | More by Jd2391

KevT

California

5/5  rDev +20.2%

05-31-2013 00:15:13 | More by KevT

AngelM

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-30-2013 18:29:10 | More by AngelM

ThePorterSorter

New York

4.2/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Thanks Reja for this lovely extra, unsure of bottle date...

The beer pours a rich looking coppery amber with a dense, sticky off-white head that almost screams "I'm dripping with hops." The nose is relatively modest by comparison with notes of sweet citrus, grain, and a hint of booze (a bit more pronounced after warming). The taste is less aggressive than expected with a balanced bitter-sweetness reminiscent of citrus and tropical fruits followed by a lingering bite from the alcohol and hops in the finish. I braced myself for a "palate wrecking" mouthfeel, but got hit with something much more subtle and modest instead. Balanced, drinkable caramel-sweet citrus upfront that transitions in to a slightly-biting and lightly-coating hoppy/boozy finish. I certainly don't feel like I've chewed on a grapefruit rind or that my breath will spontaneously combust from the alcohol. I'm very impressed with this DIPA, as I have been with Drake's range of session IPAs-DIPAs, and would certainly try it again in the future.

Serving type: bottle

05-28-2013 23:38:59 | More by ThePorterSorter

Spaz7

California

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-24-2013 22:10:15 | More by Spaz7

mxchap

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-21-2013 04:15:37 | More by mxchap

jakeox

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-19-2013 00:12:03 | More by jakeox

Pelican5

California

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-16-2013 07:29:10 | More by Pelican5

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-12-2013 18:34:57 | More by Bonko_the_sane

Topher78

California

4.75/5  rDev +14.2%

05-07-2013 20:15:55 | More by Topher78

Jeremy6566

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-07-2013 20:15:07 | More by Jeremy6566

jmarsh123

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-03-2013 13:18:01 | More by jmarsh123

Devi0us

California

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-03-2013 04:37:58 | More by Devi0us

Dirtinabottle

New York

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-01-2013 04:15:29 | More by Dirtinabottle

spycow

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

04-26-2013 23:39:37 | More by spycow

rudzud

Massachusetts

4.14/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Thanks to JLindros for sharing this up at Tree House. Poured into a small snifter. Reviewed from notes.

A - Pours a clear golden hue with a quarter inch head that fades to leave a light thin blanket and light side lacing. Minimal wisps as well.

S - Quite nice and inviting bitter hop resins here. Light malt backbone.

T - Lots of resinous pine here and subtle sweet malts. This is a solid DIPA here with a good pine. That being said, its fairly one dimensional.

M - Mouthfeel is good, nicely carbonated and super drinkable considering what it is.

O - Overall this was a solid DIPA, however, there are in my opinion much better DIPAs on the market.

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2013 22:01:44 | More by rudzud

Kenai4

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

04-26-2013 02:42:42 | More by Kenai4

hopkrid

Florida

4/5  rDev -3.8%

04-25-2013 16:15:16 | More by hopkrid

MrGone

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

04-25-2013 06:50:01 | More by MrGone

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev -3.8%

04-21-2013 19:07:35 | More by drgonzo2k2

Drucifer

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +14.2%

04-21-2013 03:33:23 | More by Drucifer

JimGlonke

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

04-21-2013 02:53:55 | More by JimGlonke