Hop Henge Experimental IPA - Deschutes Brewery

ckaufman

Pennsylvania

4.18/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

22 oz. bomber into a "La Fin Du Monde" specialty tulip...

A: Poured a nice copper color with a huge 3 finger rocky head. Super sticky lacing throughout with moderate head retention. A very nice looking beer.

S: Lots of citrus hops in the nose, specifically orange rind and grapefruit followed by a nice little blast of pine. Noticeable trace of alcohol upon warming. The malts get lost in the hops.

T: Sweet and malty backbone with a long hop bitterness that hangs into the semi-dry finish. Good balance for an Imperial IPA. Lots of citrus tones with some spice thrown in. Slight alcohol burn as it warms in the glass.

M: Strong medium body with lots of oils and resin from the hops. Very slick in the mouth with a good amount of carbonation.

D: The alcohol is fairly well hidden in the balance of malts and hops, however as I neared the end of my bomber, I could definately tell this beer had every bit of its 8.75% ABV rating. This one will sneak up on you.

I really enjoyed this beer, and I will say it paired well with a peppered bacon & swiss grilled cheese sandwich on artisan bread at 12:35am!!!

Serving type: bottle

10-02-2008 14:55:38 | More by ckaufman

Topher78

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3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

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Illinois

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Illinois

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3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

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4/5  rDev -3.1%

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4/5  rDev -3.1%

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California

4/5  rDev -3.1%

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andyfrancis

California

4.08/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Looks like an IPA, bordering on amber color, nice off white head.

Heavy pine and citrus with some whiffs of cerealy malt on the nose.

Pretty good, definitely a mouthful of flavor. Would be a nice compliment/combatant for some stinky blue cheese.

A little heavy on the tongue, with a bite of boozey aftertaste. Despite that, I hadn't noticed the ABV on the bottle, and was really surprised it was so high when I saw 10.6% here, so that says something. Actually I think I'm starting to believe it.

I'd drink it again with some potent cheese, but one glass is enough.

Serving type: bottle

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New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

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