Loki - Paddock Wood Brewing Co.

demcorhip

Ontario (Canada)

4.13/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to mom for bringing this treat from the prairies east. Its relatively dark, a deep murky amber. Despite sitting in the fridge for days there is quite a bit of suspended yeast and sediment. A thin head formed on a relatively vigorous pour, and quickly subsided. The thinnest collar persists, but im not going to be holding out for much lacing here. Im pleasantly surprised though, the thinnest and most intricate webs of lace are forming.

A very nice nose. Somewhat tame for an IIPA, but also has more depth and complexity than most. The grapefruit character from the Cascades is quite apparent, and predominates. The Goldings are also quite evident, and play well with the malt to help produce an intriguing woodsy character, the hint of toffee and pale malts is quite inviting.

This is a damn tasty brew. It is certainly quite hoppy, although not an all out hop assault. The taste doesnt have any surprises which werent hinted at in the nose. What im really enjoying here though is the interplay between the Goldings and hint of rich malt with the nuances of toffee. This is an interesting strong ale that shapeshifts, displaying the character of american and english IPAs and american and english barleywines. I suppose thats about what one could expect from Loki.

A hop forward ale that is just bitter and hoppy enough to qualify as an american IIPA. Certainly bitter, a nice touch of resinous resinous hops and a nice tongue stripping feel. The touch of rich malt and english hops are an interesting touch, and has me hoping that PW brews us a barleywine one of these days. If the malt body was a touch richer and more substantial this would be one fine barleywine. Im almost tempted to try cellaring this, while considered a beer crime for most IIPAs, i suspect Loki could be more forgiving and just take on a new form with tasty results.

A very interesting brew that i certainly recommend to anyone who likes exploring the twilight zone at the border of IIPA/barleywine. Quite drinkable, im thoroughly enjoying this multidimensional, complex shapeshifter in the guise of the IIPA. When mom goes home ill send her back to PW for another 6 pack. I want to see what a little time will do to Loki, although if readily available id certainly go back for more fresh samples.

Serving type: bottle

03-25-2010 01:30:01 | More by demcorhip

bumchilly25

British Columbia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

04-06-2013 22:34:05 | More by bumchilly25

Noxious26

Saskatchewan (Canada)

4.09/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

355ml brown bottle with pry off cap poured in a pint glass. From a Big Box o Beer 12 pack mixer with 606, Red Hammer and London Porter.

Copper/orange/amber in colour and clear. Offwhite head is very thin on the pour and quickly recedes to just a thin ring around the edge. Little pieces of lace here and there.

Strong aroma. Citrus hops, herbal hops, caramel malt and alcohol.

Strong citrus hops off the start, quickly morphs into big chewy malts before the alcohol burn hits right before the finish.

Medium bodied with minimal carbonation. Has a bit of an oily quality to the mouthfeel.

Overall, one of the more balanced Double IPAs I've had. It's so drinkable that the alcohol kind of sneaks up on you.

Serving type: bottle

01-26-2013 04:53:38 | More by Noxious26

schnarr84

Alberta (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

12-25-2012 07:09:46 | More by schnarr84

shagal

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev +1.5%

11-20-2012 21:45:46 | More by shagal

BigBry

Alberta (Canada)

3.9/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Catching up on more reviews from notes.
Draft pint at Beer Revolution in Calgary.

This beer is slightly hazy, amber-orange colo. Foamy, off white head, which leaves some thin lace around the glass as it recedes. It has lots of citrus hop smells, but also some toffee or caramel malt. The taste has the same caramel malt, and lots of bitter citrus, earthy, leafy hop goodness. Low level of carbonation, smooth, slick (but not flat). Piny hop finish. Medium pushing towards full body.
More woody, earthy hops reminded me of an English IPA.
Good, I will have again.

Serving type: on-tap

11-04-2012 20:53:23 | More by BigBry

TheBeermin

Saskatchewan (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

11-03-2012 20:59:16 | More by TheBeermin

Idrankthat

Saskatchewan (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

10-13-2012 04:24:45 | More by Idrankthat

Stizz19

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

09-14-2012 03:25:14 | More by Stizz19

schopenhauerale

British Columbia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

09-11-2012 00:12:35 | More by schopenhauerale

boyer20d

Saskatchewan (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

06-20-2012 22:24:43 | More by boyer20d

Converge

Alberta (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-25-2012 19:11:34 | More by Converge

andrewfjohnson

Northwest Territories (Canada)

3/5  rDev -23.9%

05-12-2012 02:42:48 | More by andrewfjohnson

leaddog

Alberta (Canada)

3.9/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance - Pours a cloudy brown sugar hue with 1/2 finger width of bubbly head.

Smell - Citrus, pine, sweet aromas like caramel. Hops are mild in the smell.

Taste - Welcomed by a nice citrus flavour, followed by powerful hops. Touch of sweetness is detected. Pleasant bitter aftertaste from the hops.

Mouthfeel - Medium bodied with light carbonation. Creamy and a touch silky.

Overall - A pleasant DIPA from Paddock Wood. I quite enjoyed the balance of citrus and hops flavours, along with the touch of caramel sweetness. This is some potent stuff! Definitely worth a try for those familiar with the style. One of the better DIPAs I have had.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2012 02:14:38 | More by leaddog

snoqualmie

3.88/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

been eyeing this one up for a while... and hey, figured it's worth my first review.

as soon as i opened opened it, the room was immediately filled with mouth-watering citrus-y, floral hoppiness. poured a nice, clear copper-orange. after reading the write-up on the box i was expecting something a little crazier, but loki stands as a nicely balanced DIPA coming from a part of canada where you're hard-pressed to find anything besides rickard's or keith's. love the citrus notes... centennial hops? at 8.7% ABV it's hardly sessionble... but bonus points to paddock wood for hiding the alcohol so well. doesn't shine a light to red racer IPA but is still worth a try if you like the style.

Serving type: bottle

03-11-2012 07:46:38 | More by snoqualmie

Edgerrin32

Saskatchewan (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

02-28-2012 03:34:01 | More by Edgerrin32

mdevonshire

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev +1.5%

01-29-2012 09:25:57 | More by mdevonshire

fizzyted

British Columbia (Canada)

4/5  rDev +1.5%

12-21-2011 17:08:46 | More by fizzyted

EskimoDave

British Columbia (Canada)

4/5  rDev +1.5%

11-28-2011 06:54:02 | More by EskimoDave

chickenm

British Columbia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

11-20-2011 19:51:41 | More by chickenm

tbeckett

Ontario (Canada)

3.65/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Bottle from biboergosum. Thanks for this one.

A - Pours with a nice two finger, cream coloured head. Seems creamy. Slightly hazy with stuff suspended there. Medium carbonation. Copper colour. Good lacing with good retention with a half finger.

S - Mango, pineapple. Good grapefruit, breadiness.

T - Sweet up front with lot's of tropical fruit. Prickly pineapple and a little sugary.

M - Full body with good carbonation and slihgtly bitter.

O/D - Not too shabby. Not over the top but pretty standard and well made.

Serving type: bottle

08-28-2011 00:17:08 | More by tbeckett

BDTyre

British Columbia (Canada)

3.65/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Copper amber with a decent, slightly creamy white head. Citrus, sourdough, yeast and malt in the scent. Nothing terribly spectacular, but what I expect from this style.

A bit maltier taste than expect. Not to say the hops aren't noticeable, but the malt is actually quite strong in this. Bready, toffee yeast flavour with a solid bitter, citrus malt backing. Probably one of the more malt heavy DIPAs I've had.

Mildly strong carbonation, but not overly done. A little bit overwhelming with the ABV, the alcohol burn and the carbonation, but not a bad beer. The bottle size is just right.

Serving type: bottle

06-29-2011 05:35:11 | More by BDTyre

Rutager

British Columbia (Canada)

3.95/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Appearance. Deep copper-amber, almost clear after a careful pour. Good 2 finger headof thick, sticky pale yellow.

Smell. Fruity hops and booze. Peaches, pineapple, grass, and grapefruit. Some toasty grain too.

Taste. Thick sweet caramel and light grains. Pears and pineapple with bitter, grassy, herby, piney hops. Lots of citrus rind in the end. Pretty complex for an ipa.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body, medium-low carbonation. Some warm alcohol.

Overall. A decent sipper. A little boozier than I personally like my IIPAs, but works with the balanced complexity.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2011 01:10:13 | More by Rutager

IllNate

British Columbia (Canada)

3.95/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Pours a cloudy deep amber with a finger of off-white head. Decent retention.

S - Smells of citrus and floral hops. Malty background. Pretty low on the hop aroma for a double. Can't hide the alcohol even.

T - Best part of the beer is here, luckily. Nice and complex. First you get a very enjoyable hop flavor, citrus, floral, grassy and even spicy. Balanced by a malty sweetness, honey and bread. Quite a treat, although 2 sips in and I can already feel my head flushing.

M - Big bodies (typical for DIPA), a bit oily I find though.

D - DIPAs aren't high on drinkability, but in it's class this one is fair.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2010 01:28:46 | More by IllNate

sasky7777

Saskatchewan (Canada)

4.78/5  rDev +21.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Two words describe this beer: complex and balanced. Pours an amber colour with white head. Malt and bready flavours up front followed by citrus hops and finishing with a refreshing resin aftertaste on the palate. The alcohol is not overpowering and lingers in the background, the hops are the star, but there is enough sweetness from the malt that this is not a one note song. Smooth, drinkable, and polished. Nice to see a IIPA that is not just 10 lbs of hops and nothing else. Don't drink it too cold and a world of complex flavours and aromas will open up.

Serving type: bottle

09-19-2010 16:55:05 | More by sasky7777