Hop Czar - BridgePort Brewing Co. / Brewpub

QuamLaetus

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

01-04-2013 19:29:16 | More by QuamLaetus

Braseltonage

Missouri

3/5  rDev -17.4%

06-16-2013 03:15:53 | More by Braseltonage

jroberts8811

Missouri

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

06-16-2013 02:12:24 | More by jroberts8811

gefinley

California

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

06-15-2013 05:56:07 | More by gefinley

MaddDogg84

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +24%

06-15-2013 05:05:50 | More by MaddDogg84

DrDaves49

Oregon

4/5  rDev +10.2%

06-11-2013 16:50:44 | More by DrDaves49

Kunstman

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

06-11-2013 02:01:36 | More by Kunstman

kbrown

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

06-10-2013 21:22:07 | More by kbrown

sbanacho

California

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

06-10-2013 15:58:31 | More by sbanacho

stanale

Illinois

3/5  rDev -17.4%

06-10-2013 04:04:27 | More by stanale

ClassicallyTrained

New York

3.46/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Overall a decent example of an American IPA, but I felt it was somewhat lacking in terms of the nose not being backup up by the strong hops flavor I was expecting so I am not sure I would classify it as a double. Other than that it did have a nice crisp up front that didn't linger too long with more of a floral hops flavor. Medium gold color appropriate for the style.

Edit: Tasted this with the Bridgeport IPA as part of a mixed pack and that was much better. If trying to choose between the two I would definitely go with the standard IPA.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 20:30:04 | More by ClassicallyTrained

Buster

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

06-09-2013 16:03:40 | More by Buster

LuisCaraballo

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

06-07-2013 23:56:46 | More by LuisCaraballo

Geno206

Washington

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-31-2013 05:28:42 | More by Geno206

muddyh2oblues

Illinois

2.78/5  rDev -23.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

this beer looked so inviting when i poured it, but it was all down hill from there. i usually enjoy a good hoppy beer, but that's all hop czar had going for it. very little malt character and the alcohol, while only 7.5% abv, was too prominent. bought six, but won't be buying it ever again. and to think, the bridgeport ipa was very good, so i was thinking the iipa would be hoppier, higher alcohol version of that. not even close. i would recommend the ipa from bridgeport, but not the hop czar.

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2013 00:17:34 | More by muddyh2oblues

Kingcurio

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-27-2013 23:46:30 | More by Kingcurio

BRLockwood

Virginia

4/5  rDev +10.2%

05-27-2013 11:40:48 | More by BRLockwood

nuclearmeg

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

05-27-2013 03:22:01 | More by nuclearmeg

timontheroad

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-26-2013 01:47:56 | More by timontheroad

drinkAK

Texas

3/5  rDev -17.4%

05-25-2013 02:01:14 | More by drinkAK

BucannonXC5

California

3.68/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Type: 12-oz. bottle
Glass: Hotel glass (~1/3 pint)
From: A Chevron in Tempe, Ariz.
Price: $8.99 for mixed 6-pack
Purchased: May 15, 2013
Consumed: May 17, 2013
Misc.: N/A

Poured a dark orange, caramel, amber, clear color with khaki white head. Pretty bubbly underneath. Healthy amount of consistent layered lacing on the sides. Good retention on the top all the way down.

Smelled grassy hops up front. Also got a tad bit of resin, floral and spruce. Honey and caramel malts as well. Maybe some fruit notes. Some dirty socks. Abrupt on nose though.

Tasted a bit better than the nose. First thing I noticed was the heavy maltness that stuck to the tongue with a big bitter backbone. Floral notes come through better here. Also some orange rind and tangerine.

Light-to-medium body. Creamy texture. Average carbonation. Abrupt, bitter finish.

An OK IPA overall. I’d probably try it again though.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 07:16:25 | More by BucannonXC5

maxcoinage

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-20-2013 17:53:52 | More by maxcoinage

lancecenter

Texas

3/5  rDev -17.4%

05-19-2013 20:05:58 | More by lancecenter

SMITHAND

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-18-2013 03:27:23 | More by SMITHAND

Jamison85

Indiana

4/5  rDev +10.2%

05-13-2013 01:42:32 | More by Jamison85