Arcadia Hop Rocket - Arcadia Brewing Company

schoolboy

Ohio

4.47/5  rDev +17.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A "wow" is appropriate here. I've had lots of beers like this and I like nearly all of them. This is no exception as far as liking, but it is exceptionally drinkable for the style. If it wouldn't put you under the table it is easy to see yourself drinking a few of these. They also are prohibitively expensive.

But drinking it as it was intended, one in a sitting, it definitely cuts the mustard. It has a near perfect balance of flavors, even though it is over the top in the quantity of flavors.

Despite the price, I will seek this out again and recommend it to others. It is fitting that I am drinking this out of a (badly worn) Cedar Point Top Thrill Dragster pint glass! Now if I could only enjoy a couple of these and jump on Dragster...

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2010 23:15:05 | More by schoolboy

abcramer

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

06-12-2013 20:45:42 | More by abcramer

rkf1976

Michigan

4/5  rDev +5.3%

06-02-2013 11:28:14 | More by rkf1976

MikeyJ777

New York

4/5  rDev +5.3%

05-31-2013 01:48:55 | More by MikeyJ777

DrIPA

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

05-30-2013 19:53:14 | More by DrIPA

TreyIsWilson

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

05-30-2013 03:40:43 | More by TreyIsWilson

Captain_Rapp

New York

4/5  rDev +5.3%

05-27-2013 20:44:15 | More by Captain_Rapp

BRLockwood

Virginia

4/5  rDev +5.3%

05-27-2013 11:48:20 | More by BRLockwood

GinsuDave

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

05-17-2013 01:04:20 | More by GinsuDave

MallyOMight

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -14.5%

05-16-2013 10:09:56 | More by MallyOMight

HarmonMW

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

05-11-2013 23:59:50 | More by HarmonMW

CRJMellor

Arkansas

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

05-07-2013 02:03:26 | More by CRJMellor

rsenters29

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

05-01-2013 19:59:25 | More by rsenters29

Fargrow

Michigan

4/5  rDev +5.3%

04-27-2013 22:28:09 | More by Fargrow

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

04-26-2013 23:40:30 | More by spycow

dsauter

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

04-19-2013 01:24:19 | More by dsauter

HardyA

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

04-18-2013 19:24:28 | More by HardyA

Punqbert

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

04-17-2013 01:44:19 | More by Punqbert

beergorrilla

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -14.5%

04-16-2013 06:18:00 | More by beergorrilla

Mark5252

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -21.1%

04-11-2013 01:27:07 | More by Mark5252

JDizzle

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

04-10-2013 23:42:14 | More by JDizzle

TheSevenDuffs

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

04-01-2013 12:10:57 | More by TheSevenDuffs

Danielr26

Michigan

4/5  rDev +5.3%

03-30-2013 23:09:23 | More by Danielr26

hollywood_15063

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.3%

03-26-2013 22:35:15 | More by hollywood_15063

DrinkMoreBigBeers

Michigan

4.15/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Date on bottle says 1/29/13

A - Poured a nice 2 finger white head with a crystal clear light golden amber body. Appears well carbonated.

S - Nice and balance hop malt aroma. Hops are earthy, mango, citrus, a slight pungent hop aroma of simco, this is balanced with malty sweetness of caramel. Very pleasant to smell.

T - Lots of hops right up front of pungent dank hops, lemon rind, a floral flavor, slight mango, additional malt sweetness to balance this one out. Not as citrusy as the smell was. The heat can be felt on the back of the throat.

M - This is a full bodied fluffy soft feeling chewy brew. Very nice but the hop bitterness is agressive on the palate and you will notice after a while. High carbonation balance this creamy fluffy mouth of this.

O - This is a great beer to have once in a while, and is a definite unique brew; every hop head should seek this one out. It is pricey but has some stand out qualities. Not my favorite hops, but still delivers a massive amount of hops. Try one and see what you think. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

03-25-2013 22:51:34 | More by DrinkMoreBigBeers