Tröegs Hopback Amber Ale - Tröegs Brewing Company

xnicknj

Pennsylvania

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

on tap at the ark in point. somehow i haven't reviewed this.

Pours a clear amber color with some burnt golden hues. A fairly thick white head fades into spotty film with layers of ringed lacing on the glass while drinking.

Solid hop presence with sweet caramel and solid malted base. Citrus and bitterness as well.

Punch of juicy hops right up front with citrus. Slightly bitter before the malt backbone kicks in. Bready with caramel notes, but very smooth and soft from top to bottom. Sweetness with some fruity notes, finishes with a nice splash of bitter hops.

Medium body, nicely carbonated, sticky and bitter on the tongue. Drinks really well, sessionable at 6% (IMO), and an excellent balance of malt and hops. This was one of my favorite beers when I first got into craft and it remains today.

Serving type: on-tap

06-14-2011 03:43:48 | More by xnicknj

spw109

New York

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

06-18-2013 01:34:34 | More by spw109

jaxon53

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -1%

06-15-2013 19:06:45 | More by jaxon53

MistahBeah

Massachusetts

3.96/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Appearance: Clwar amber with a creamy filmy head. Healthy dose of carbonation throughout. Good amount of lacing

Aroma: Dank hops and sweet caramel malts. Fruity. I smell mango and apricot. Oranges and maybe a whiff of sweet bananas. Floral grassy notes too

Taste: Sweet at first. Lots of sugary caramel and sweet fruits like apples, juicy melon, some citrusy oranges. Toasty bread malts. There's some grassy hop profile and some tart grapefruit but as it warms it stays sweet longer. The finish has a hint of pine and a touch of lemon. Very nice

Mouthfeel: Creamy, medium body. Slightly carbonated. A little slick

Overall: This is a prime example of a beer becoming a totally different animal as it warms. When I first poured it from my fridge it had a huge hop flavor. As it got nearer to room temperature the hops gave way to sweet fruity malts. Another solid offering from Troegs

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 03:06:20 | More by MistahBeah

PEIhop

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1%

06-14-2013 20:48:08 | More by PEIhop

Yummmmiller

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

06-13-2013 20:56:44 | More by Yummmmiller

DCH

New York

4/5  rDev -1%

06-13-2013 03:01:19 | More by DCH

gleemonger

California

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

06-12-2013 20:40:03 | More by gleemonger

utopiajane

New York

4.39/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Pours a clear orange amber with 2 fingers of light foam that fell off quickly to some picturesque splotchy rings of lace. Nose is mild and cheerful with gentle citrus, floral hops and a generous, forward malt presence. The malt profile kept expanding as the beer warmed. Hearty bready biscuit, round and toasted, then honey toffee sweetness. It’s slightly whimsical how all that strong malt character gently kisses the bright grassy hops. Taste is perfection. Smooth, light, lively; moderate for all it’s malt backbone. Deeply flavorful. Succulent hops finish dry but not really too bitter with a slick mouth coating and a little pine. This is an enticing amber with plenty of character that you could happily drink all day.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2013 08:42:26 | More by utopiajane

Immortale25

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

06-11-2013 23:14:42 | More by Immortale25

Gww1864

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1%

06-10-2013 02:54:01 | More by Gww1864

bcsbeer

Florida

4/5  rDev -1%

06-10-2013 02:51:18 | More by bcsbeer

KevinGordon

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

06-09-2013 23:13:28 | More by KevinGordon

JLapadura

New York

3/5  rDev -25.7%

06-09-2013 14:52:55 | More by JLapadura

johnnnniee

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -1%

06-09-2013 03:14:09 | More by johnnnniee

BurgeoningBrewhead

Pennsylvania

4.28/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured into becker pint glass. Clear darker amber with a medium-thin white head that fades a bit into a tight disc of foam on top of the beer. Smells of sweet caramel malts and floral/fruity hops. Slight hint of piney hop bitterness, but not much. As the head continues to diminish it leaves tons of lacing. Taste is lots of clean, bready crackery malts, with some sweet fruity hops and a tiny pinch of bitterness at the very end for a nice crisp finish. Awesomely drinkable, another winner from Troegs.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 00:22:40 | More by BurgeoningBrewhead

DeutschesBier

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

06-07-2013 14:41:52 | More by DeutschesBier

wonothesane42

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1%

06-06-2013 20:44:56 | More by wonothesane42

SebD

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

06-05-2013 23:39:03 | More by SebD

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1%

06-03-2013 12:33:39 | More by twenty5

Rhettroactive

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

06-03-2013 01:46:33 | More by Rhettroactive

brn9000

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

06-03-2013 00:38:46 | More by brn9000

nineworldseries

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -19.6%

06-02-2013 23:19:57 | More by nineworldseries

abrodsky

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -1%

06-02-2013 21:24:32 | More by abrodsky

lach78

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +17.6%

06-01-2013 23:40:15 | More by lach78