Uberhoppy IPA - Valley Brewing Company

ClockworkOrange

Pennsylvania

4.2/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Another one from my secret bunny 2010 haul from ROBORB. Uberhoppy has been on my wants for years. Glad to see it bottled now. Used to be draft only. Out of a 22 ounce bomber and into my shaker glass. The IIPA appears a hazed golden copper color with about two fingers of off white foam. The head leaves a rather noticeable lace on the inside of my glass with each sip. Nose and flavors consist of caramel coated tropical fruits such as mango, papaya, and pineapple, followed by bitter white and red grapefruit zest and peel, tangerines, perfume, and resinous pine. Sweet, bitter, and very fresh tasting. Medium to full bodied and adequately carbonated. Slick and pleasantly bitter finish as well as a bit spicy. Although the taste takes a backseat to the aromas, this is still a delicious IIPA. No doubt I would seek this one out again. Thanks again Rob!

Serving type: bottle

04-09-2010 04:09:30 | More by ClockworkOrange

t0rin0

California

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

03-04-2013 21:07:13 | More by t0rin0

djrn2

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

02-24-2013 01:05:44 | More by djrn2

westcoastbeerlvr

California

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

01-09-2013 23:28:32 | More by westcoastbeerlvr

Devi0us

California

4/5  rDev -1.2%

04-21-2012 09:21:51 | More by Devi0us

ygtbsm94

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

01-29-2012 03:07:24 | More by ygtbsm94

jophish17

Georgia

4/5  rDev -1.2%

12-24-2011 08:47:50 | More by jophish17

jenray

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.2%

12-12-2011 03:01:04 | More by jenray

nmann08

Maryland

5/5  rDev +23.5%

11-25-2011 17:17:58 | More by nmann08

EinWeizenbitte

California

5/5  rDev +23.5%

11-24-2011 19:53:07 | More by EinWeizenbitte

brandoman63

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

11-18-2011 21:29:08 | More by brandoman63

richbrew

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1.2%

11-15-2011 20:53:10 | More by richbrew

Exiled

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.2%

11-15-2011 02:13:06 | More by Exiled

tmoneyba

Ohio

4.47/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured hazy dark copper color with an average frothy off-white head that was mostly lasting with good lacing. Moderate to heavy complex citrus hop aroma. Medium to full body with slick texture and soft carbonation. Medium to heavy smooth bittersweet flavor with a medium to heavy bittersweet finish of moderate to long duration. This is a standout beer.

Serving type: bottle

07-11-2011 23:46:42 | More by tmoneyba

hoppyhampy

California

2.9/5  rDev -28.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

22oz. bottle poured into a tulip glass. No freshness info. Pours a clear, deep reddish orange with almost no foam or carbonation and very little lacing. Nose is quite rich with malt, more roaster than sweet. Hops take a back seat here, barely showing at all. Mouthfeel is syrupy and heavy with no carbonation, almost like a barley wine style. Rich, caramel malt with a good amount of resiny texture on the finish, enough to cut the heaviness of the malt and remind you that this is classified as a DIPA. Hops are quite citrus-y but don't show well enough to make up for the over-abundance of malt. I am really not feeling this one. It has almost nothing I look for in a DIPA.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2011 05:54:46 | More by hoppyhampy

SanDiegoBeerLove

California

3.43/5  rDev -15.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A - Darker Amber color with a very light off white Head. Lacing was nice but I would have liked to see at least 1 finger of head.

S - Smells of Caramel, Minerals, Honey, Orange, Pineapple and Hops(of Course).

T - Tastes of Citrus, Caramel, Minerals, Spice, and Alcohol.

M - Very Heavy, Oily and Sweet. Not much carbonation to speak of.

D - This is not highly drinkable because of the Sweetness and Alcohol but I will be buying it again.

Serving type: bottle

02-12-2011 07:16:17 | More by SanDiegoBeerLove

madvermin

California

4.33/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Poured a dark amber reddish color, with a nice frothy head.

Aroma was of citrus and hops to the max.

Bitterness was incredible, overpowering all other tastes in the beer. Some malt was discerned but not much.

Had an awesome "bite" upon swallowing at the back of the throat. Phenomenal IPA, and much different than other very hoppy ones like Stone Ruination.

Serving type: bottle

01-15-2011 07:51:26 | More by madvermin

sbauer

Massachusetts

3.9/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

22oz (bottle-conditioned)

A: Dark amber-brown. Light lacing.

S: Burnt toast, fresh hops, cherry liquor.

T: Coffee, dark chocolate, cherry, toffee, a bit syrupy. Light pine hops on the finish along with the dark chocolate.

M: Full bodied. Moderate carbonation.

D: An aperitif with strong, dark flavors. A great dessert beer for a hop lover.

Serving type: bottle

12-30-2010 05:14:06 | More by sbauer

LilBeerDoctor

New York

3.63/5  rDev -10.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Reviewed on 1/2/2010. Bottle thanks to mkade883. Pours a deep, clear amber with a small white head. Aroma of grapefruit, sweet citrus, apricot and other tropical fruits. Flavor is also quite sweet and fruity initially with a bitter hops finish. Lots of malt too. Good IIPA but it doesn't have the easiest drinkability.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2010 17:00:29 | More by LilBeerDoctor

JAXSON

Pennsylvania

4.33/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

2009 rate.

Bottle, thanks Matt! Pours a clear plum red with a sticky beige head. Strange, herbal nose. Hard to pick out the elements of this, but it's more than grass and forest pine. Almost like smoked bacon. Flavor is a gorgeous expression. Light and nimble, with a fresh, almost minty finish that explodes with piney hops. Balance is perfect. This would have been even better right after the release, but its merit is evident nonetheless.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2010 02:41:57 | More by JAXSON

pixieskid

France

2.75/5  rDev -32.1%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2

Reviews from Summer 10' Poured into SN 30th Glass.

Full body, slick but slightly creamy mouthfeel, moderate carbonation.
Syrupy sweet malt presence upfront with strong notes of caramel.
Fair hop presence with notes of citrus and piney hops with a hint of floral hops.
Finishes with a rich sweetness and fair bitterness.

Definetely Uber Malty but Not Hoppy:
(could have been a freshness issue)

Serving type: bottle

12-03-2010 10:18:16 | More by pixieskid

aquaderek

California

3.95/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a pint glass. The brew is a cloudy dark brown, light lacehead. The nose is great, sweet caramel, slight piney hopes. The taste and mouthfeel mirror the nose, I have a little problem with the lack of carbonation. The mouthfeel is slightly oily from the lack of carbonation. A really good beer, but not uberhoppy.

Serving type: bottle

11-15-2010 05:28:20 | More by aquaderek

MisterClean

California

4/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

22 oz. from liquor store in Elk Grove. Part of last distribution of Uberhoppy according to Steve Altimari.

A - Pours deep copper with 2 fingers of foamy white head, and dissipates moderately. Leaves a 1 finger ring and some light lacing.

S - Caramel malts dominate the aroma while flowery hops with perfume back the craft beer. Not exactly what I expect out of an IIPA.

T - Caramel is very prominent along with flowery hops and a finish of notable bittering hops. The brewer has altered the water profile to give it a London-like flavor (similar to Fuller's). There is also some slight warmth.

M - Malt dominated, with a medium mouthfeel. Finishes dry with a touch of heat, which is to be expected from a IIPA.

D - As the beer warms up, I feel more accustomed to the flavors, but expect a bit more hoppiness from a WC IIPA, but cannot date this beer. Though an IIPA by nature should not have a London-ish feel (water + caramel notes), this one is an exception. The brewer has definitely created a beer unique to the category that is enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

08-26-2010 03:01:28 | More by MisterClean

armock

New York

2.73/5  rDev -32.6%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A - Pours a copper color with a white head that leaves lacing behind

S - Is of citrus hops and cat piss

T - Like the nose theres citrus grapefruity hops and the cat piss smell in the taste

M - This beer has a medium body with medium carbonation to it

D - While this DIPA isn't over the top and the abv is well hidden I just don't like IPAs that have the cat pissy characteristics to them but if thats your thing go grab one

Serving type: on-tap

08-17-2010 04:56:31 | More by armock

Ineedabeerhere

Connecticut

3.98/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Thanks for this generous extra, Chris! Shared with Jeff during our double brewday.

Pours a dark amber-orange. Great head formation fades to a film, good lace and retention.

Aroma is nice, but not as hop forward as I would have liked. Some apricot and a substantial malt profile that is really great actually. Resiny, some sticky pine too. Taste has a big malt character, biscuity with fruity flavor. Low-moderate sweetness offset by big bitterness. A slight twinge of alcohol in the finish. Interesting hop profile though never really distinct, overall is a combination of herbal and sticky pine flavors, somewhat distracted by the malt.

Great mouthfeel, low carbonation, but well done. Approaching chewy and great substance akin to PTY. I really enjoyed this beer despite the less than stellar aroma as far as top-notch DIPAs go. I would like to try this again fresh at the source or on tap, but I hear that won't be possible with the brewer leaving?

Serving type: bottle

08-07-2010 16:22:06 | More by Ineedabeerhere