Happy Hops - Russian River Brewing Company

Giovacchini

California

4.43/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A- clear amber with a thin white head.

S- tropical fruits, floral hops, and honey.

T- Orange, mango, apricot, floral hops, subtle breadiness, and sweet maltiness.

M- mild carbonation with nice bitterness for the style.

O- I was impressed by this beer. I am a sucker for beers with tropical fruit hop aromas and this beer does the trick. Another great beer from RR. Love me my hoppy beers.

Serving type: growler

04-05-2012 00:06:01 | More by Giovacchini

baybassboy

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

05-14-2013 06:11:48 | More by baybassboy

moonknight31

California

4/5  rDev -2.9%

05-10-2013 02:47:15 | More by moonknight31

MykelJH

California

4/5  rDev -2.9%

03-15-2013 09:41:18 | More by MykelJH

spycow

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

03-07-2013 01:56:47 | More by spycow

bmmortale

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

03-06-2013 11:09:36 | More by bmmortale

BGsWo22

New York

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

02-16-2013 00:10:35 | More by BGsWo22

Azrael

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

02-08-2013 04:24:18 | More by Azrael

Haybeerman

Colorado

4/5  rDev -2.9%

02-07-2013 21:32:01 | More by Haybeerman

mbs11

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

02-07-2013 00:37:46 | More by mbs11

laurastradford

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -27.2%

02-05-2013 20:13:32 | More by laurastradford

Adamostella

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -15%

02-02-2013 19:01:36 | More by Adamostella

CurtFromHershey

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

02-02-2013 00:44:48 | More by CurtFromHershey

jsanford

Georgia

4/5  rDev -2.9%

01-27-2013 20:09:50 | More by jsanford

jvillefan

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

01-26-2013 17:55:59 | More by jvillefan

jbuddle

New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

01-24-2013 19:35:16 | More by jbuddle

UCLABrewN84

California

3.95/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at O'Brien's Pub in San Diego, CA.

Pours a clear orange with a foamy khaki head that settles to wisps film on top of the beer. Small dots of lace slowly drip into the remaining beer on the drink down. Smell is of malt, citrus zest, and floral hop aromas. Taste is much the same with a citrus zest flavor on the finish. There is a medium amount of hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a good level of carbonation with a crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a good beer with some solid hoppy aromas and flavors.

Serving type: on-tap

01-21-2013 20:58:24 | More by UCLABrewN84

drewone

California

4/5  rDev -2.9%

01-20-2013 17:04:18 | More by drewone

Beerandraiderfan

Nevada

3.93/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

On tap at the Russian River brewpub. A light orange and yellow mixture, evidently is not one of their heartiest brews, this one has a more innocent appearance. But then again, both Pliny's are plenty yellow and have good clarity just like this one. Nice white head on it. Hops are nice, but not as massively pungent as most Russian River hoppy ales. Maybe the happy hops reference is just about them being light and not jam packed into each other.

As usual, a super light bready malt bill that is as minimal as possible to continue making a great hoppy beer. An unexpected resin and herbal compound in the mouthfeel unlike anything I've ever tasted with Russian River, kind of different, don't know what its all about.

This beer is now part of the hoppy pale ale series, and it is somewhat similar to Row 2 Hill 56, but simply less gusto, less bursting right out the bottle, invigorating your nasal cavities and palate, this one is more like the Russian River vibe filtered through some really mellow Jimmy Buffett like tunes and relaxed essence. If you're looking for hop and ibu punch, this one probably won't fit the bill. Its very good, but its also on the low end for Russian River's stuff.

Serving type: on-tap

01-20-2013 16:33:58 | More by Beerandraiderfan

cosmicevan

New York

4.03/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

big thanks goes out to GrumpyOldTroll, jbuddle, Sean9689, SpeedwayJim, AgentZero, dtmets84 for sharing in the greatest day of beer that i have ever been a part of. huge thanks to mike for sharing this.

notes from 1/12/2013

consumed from a russian river glass.

has an almost classic ipa look...semi-transparent orange with a foamy head. smells really fresh, but subtle hops. very sessionable feels like a pale ale aught to. a bit watery and light but could drink it all day. reminds me of row 2/hill 56 but maybe more watery and hoppy.

Serving type: growler

01-20-2013 05:43:50 | More by cosmicevan

Wowcoolman

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

01-20-2013 01:20:18 | More by Wowcoolman

kaseydad

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

01-19-2013 07:46:26 | More by kaseydad

funkel81

California

4/5  rDev -2.9%

01-19-2013 02:15:40 | More by funkel81

n2185

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

01-18-2013 21:25:53 | More by n2185

clubarsky91

California

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

01-18-2013 18:31:08 | More by clubarsky91