Modus Hoperandi - Ska Brewing Co.

TIMMYJ21

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A- Orange light amber, very nice head with a good amount of lace, very wonderful lookin brew

S-strong pine, citrus, hops really overpower in the one, malt also in the mix on this one

T-Sweet with fruity, earthy hops. good amount bitterness that goes away fairly quick. Malt backbone after.

O- This really is my go to disc golf brew and other events, whenever i can get some from some awesome BA, one of the best IPA in a can

Serving type: can

05-27-2011 03:20:52 | More by TIMMYJ21

Kirch

California

4.1/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Glass: Double old fashioned inward taper
Aging Notes: None
Bang for the Buck (oz*%/$): 72*6.8/10 = 49.0

A: Orange clarified brew with uniform off-white head that fades over time.

S: More floral than Euphoria by the same brewery. Piney and citrusy. No earthy notes

T: Balanced citrusy and piney. Very little malt flavor, save for a little earthy on the end.

M: Astringent, but refreshing. Nice carbonation.

O: Awesome. Get some.

Serving type: can

12-27-2011 07:59:15 | More by Kirch

YeastWrangler88

3.38/5  rDev -18.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Poured from a 12oz can into a sam adams pint glass:

Apparence: poured a medium amber color (i'd guess something like 12.5-13.5 SRM), crystal clear, looks very nice, but maybe not how a IPA SHOULD look..

Aroma: piny, earthy, with some malt sweetness coming out, also slightly "green" tasting. Smells like an average IPA, but thats not a bad thing.

Flavor: flavor is almost even between malt sweetness and the btterness of the hops, i get a sweet caramel flavor with some crystalized sugar (crystal malt) hops are definetly present, and taste nice, i just wish the sweet malt wasnt there fighting with the hops as much, i would prefer a more hop domonent flavor, but again, this is average for most IPAs ive tried.

Mouthfeel: carbonation is nice, the after-mouth-feel is kind of cloying, it completely saturated my tongue, almost like a DIPA. Bitterness is, well, bitter, slight flavor of pine and "earth" come to mind. Again, sweetness is on the high side, which tends to stick around for a while on the tongue and battles the hops, which some people might like.

Overall: this one tasted pretty average to me, it's a good "go-to" but something i would crave or drool over, eh, I dont know. It takes a lot for me to say a beer is above average, so by no means is this a bad beer, just nothing to really take note of. Pretty average down the line.

Serving type: can

11-18-2012 02:11:10 | More by YeastWrangler88

jkwikkel

Iowa

4.83/5  rDev +16.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a 20 oz tumbler.

A - Light clear amber, massive dense 3 inch white head, sticky lacing down the side of the glass as the head dissipates.
S - Scent is light, but very clean and piney, slight citrus smell, a hint of tea.
T - Brilliant bitter start with the same piney/citrus/tea flavour, slight bitter aftertaste prepares the palate for the next sip.
M - Smooth, thin, refreshing, hits all areas of the tongue.
D - Extremely smooth, not overpowering, goes down easy, refreshes immensely.

Wonderful beer, easy to drink, inexpensive. I hope to keep it in my fridge at all times.

Serving type: can

12-23-2009 03:14:59 | More by jkwikkel

thatsright

North Carolina

4.55/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours clear gold with a medium head, short retention

Smells and tastes very much like bitter hoppy grapefruit. Slightly sweet malt, with a clean hoppy bite at the end. My only complaint is that while the resiny citrus taste is bold, it doesn't for me unfold with depth and complexity. Still, the hops- somewhere in the Simcoe-chinook vein- is in your face good

Body and mouthfeel is middle of the road, which seems appropriate for an American IPA

This is an exceptional IPA- very drinkable

Serving type: can

04-09-2010 04:40:53 | More by thatsright

Sheepdog

Arizona

3.23/5  rDev -21.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A= As I drank from the can all I can tell you is that the can was different and very green.

S= Very hoppy spicy smell. I don't know if the aluminum can threw me off or not. Could definitely tell it was an IPA.

T= First taste threw me back a little. To me this was a very strong IPA for the little IBU it had. As it may be a true IPA I had a hard time swallowing it.

M= The finish killed this beer for me. It left a very oily pine cone taste in my mouth that I couldn't get rid of.

O= Not a bad beer for someone else. I like to call myself a Hophead but this beer is not for me.

Serving type: can

11-28-2011 04:22:20 | More by Sheepdog

drewy813

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Pours clear copper. Decent head that dissipates over time leaving small layer. Lacing is light, but present.

Smells great. Sweet, little hints of fruitiness, some light spicing, fresh hops.

Taste is slightly better than average. First sip brings out the fullness of the is IPA, hop flavor is good, slight taste that reminds me of the color present, but not too bad. Flavor lingers at the back of the throat for too long.

Carbonation is spot on. But feels somewhat 'greasy'.

Drinkability is low... I crave one every now and then, but I couldn't drink it back to back.

Serving type: can

03-11-2011 00:43:33 | More by drewy813

wstuart

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

a decent brew, but i think the can bottling technique makes the beer a bit sour and slightly dry. bitter and hoppy, modus is a fun summer ipa. hot days and beaches seem to mix very well with hoperandi. i havent had this brew too many times, but i wont be looking for it specifically next time i go shoppin'. smells like opium...just sayin.

Serving type: can

03-11-2011 01:22:31 | More by wstuart

Meshuggah135

North Carolina

3.6/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3

I drank this beer out of a can at a local beer shoppe. The smell is a very strong, hoppy, leafy smell. It's a very original smell. The mouthfeel is very light, with a very light carbonation. The taste is pretty good. It has that typical bitter, hoppy IPA taste, with a bitter aftertaste. It leaves a chewy feeling in your mouth. Overall, a decent IPA, I would recommend this beer

Serving type: can

11-20-2011 02:50:36 | More by Meshuggah135

EighchBrews

Kansas

4.15/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from 12oz can into tulip glass. Hazy, honey color at the edges while the middle of the glass is a dark, brownish-orange. A nice fluffy off-white head rests on the surface. A few swirls leave a bit of lacing on the glass. The smell is wonderful. Definite notes of grapefruit give way to just enough sweet malty aroma. Smells like a boiling kettle of freshly hopped wort! The taste is a bit more hop forward than I was expecting after smelling the beer. The flavor is basically hops from start to finish, however the amount of malt in there keeps the bitterness from being over the top. Carbonation is maybe a bit much, definitely tingles the tongue and in combination with the low malt presence, leaves the palate dry and ready for another drink. Could easily drink a few of these. Good beer. Nice to have an IPA this refreshing in a can.

Serving type: can

01-23-2010 21:27:17 | More by EighchBrews

sampstar

North Carolina

3.45/5  rDev -16.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Can to pint glass.

Light copper amber color.

i smell light fruit tones but mostly pine.

Taste - For the first few drinks, the bitter then the pine was not pleasing to my old taste buds. Pine is just not what i typically look for, however, after the taste buds got accustomed to it, i enjoy it.

Easy drinker. Leaves you with a citrus pine taste.

Serving type: can

02-10-2011 13:16:33 | More by sampstar

jonesy613

North Carolina

4.38/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Pours bright orange with a thick creamy head that slowly fades to leave nice lacing throughout the glass.

Hoppy, dank, piney smells all hit the nose with no remorse. This one is definitely for hopheads.

The taste follows the smell on this one. Sharp piney bite with a bitter grapefruit quality as well. Thanks for the hops! There are malty qualities to this, but I cannot note anything specific... I'm just loving the sharp hop taste.

Mouthfeel is somewhat astringent. Finishes dry and crisp.

This is drinkable, but it has the potential to be a palate wrecker. Few things will be able to follow the hops in this, so schedule your drinking accordingly.

Serving type: can

01-31-2010 20:56:36 | More by jonesy613

edwino

Arizona

4.53/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

A short review here, my first.

I love this beer and have it often. Pours a lovely color.

Aroma is delightful. In a pint glass, aroma is strong of hops. Nose stinging even.

Strong hops right on the tongue, and lingers. Cuts through other issues, including gum, food, ginger, whatever.

This evening, perhaps contrary to convention, had a couple right out if the can! Still tough to beat.

Have had these before in similar style on an extended camping trip, cooled in the creek. Delightful.

Serving type: can

05-30-2010 08:31:21 | More by edwino

johnnytfresh245

Missouri

3.38/5  rDev -18.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

I've left my original review below but I have changed my ratings after tasting the beer again.

The smell was the the biggest change in the beer this time around. I got a resiny piny character that I liked and there was no diacetyl that I could smell.

I had this beer in a blind taste test so I didn't know what I was having.

When I saw this beer I was excited because it looked a rich amber color and a nice light tan head. The smell was horrible though. I was expecting a rich hoppy smell but what I got was diacetyl and cheesy hops. The can could have been old but that wouldn't explain the diacetyl. I was incredibly let down by this beer.

I would be incredibly hesitant to ever try this again.

Serving type: can

08-27-2010 20:02:30 | More by johnnytfresh245

jmp485

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Got this one in a package as an extra from emmasdad. This one was already on my radar and he kept from having to trade for it blindly.

Poured into a SA perfect pint

Smell is full of aromatic hop aromas. A little pine and grapefruit in there too. So far so good.

My perfect pint glass looked like something out of a commercial, 1 1/2 inches of foamy off-white to beige head and a rich coppery orange color.

You can taste the freshness of the hops in this. Piney and slightly sticky. Lots of grapefruit so I assume there's a bit of amarillo in the mix.

Mouthfeel is fairly clean. Nice bitterness without going overboard, lingering sticky aftertaste. Haven't had a sip in over 10 minutes and I still feel the tickle in the back of my throat.

Overall this was a very nice IPA which reminds me of a hoppier version of New Glarus Moon Man. I will be sure to look for in trades. Would love to see it distributed into Wisconsin, but was glad to have tried it.

Thanks Dan

Serving type: can

09-24-2010 02:56:49 | More by jmp485

resce

Nebraska

4.28/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

Dry, bitter, and a slam to the mouth and nose. This is an excellent and very hoppy example of an American IPA. It is able to combine both an excellent aroma and initial taste and then back it up with a sufficient malt body.

Only negative marks or mostly for the drinkability. This is not a drink all night kind of beer and nor should it be. I would not recommend it for those weary of an IPA.

Serving type: can

09-02-2009 20:26:03 | More by resce

JohnnyK

North Carolina

4.3/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured from 12oz can into a pint glass.

P - Pours a dark shade of amber. There was about a 2 finger white with hint of orange colored head that lasted quite a while. There was a bit of lacing as well.

S - The smell a burst of citrus hops and grapefruit and pine.

T&M - Taste was very hop forward, could taste rind of citrus, pine, powerful hops. Malt brings just the right amount of sweetness. The mouthfeel was of oily hops and carbonation. The bitterness seems to linger forever.

D - Ska Brewing isn't something that I turn to very often, but this is one I always look forward to. Oily hop bitterness keeps me from enjoying more than two at a time, but it is still one of my favorite IPAs and definitely my favorite from a can.

Serving type: can

07-20-2010 22:36:51 | More by JohnnyK

azjoel

Arizona

4.58/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance- Off-white two finger head, dissipates to a half finger that lingers. Caramel orange color

Smell- Tons of juicy citrus. Absolutely delicious

Taste- Citrus, some sweet malts, nice bitter finish

Mouthfeel- Perfect

Overall- Awesome IPA! One of my favorites

Serving type: can

10-04-2011 05:00:38 | More by azjoel

QualityOverQty

North Carolina

3.53/5  rDev -14.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

MH has good look, decent smell and, at best, decent taste. It has bitterness but not quite enough flavor to back it up. I'm not disappointed with it but for the price I don't think it measures up. The best way to put it is that is doesn't taste bad but rather bland or lacking.

Serving type: can

01-03-2012 23:59:52 | More by QualityOverQty

Leftbob

North Carolina

4.23/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Once over the can presentation which I admit should not be limiting this is a VERY nice IPA

While appearance is a function of handling it pours well and is well behaved poured into a tilted pint but responds well to a vertical pour with a nice head on a clear dark amber body.

The beer laces well (not that I have the slightest idea of why this is important other than being visually interesting) and has a strong pine scent with a citrus (grapefruit ) finish to its aroma.

The taste mirrors aroma with a stronger bitter base which is a good thing.

All in all a VERY drinkable IPA. Its a nice balance of tart and bitter which for me makes for an IPA that one can ask for another pour...

Serving type: can

03-20-2012 02:00:06 | More by Leftbob

English

4.8/5  rDev +16.2%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

By far one of the most pungent and flavorful beers I have ever had. Its sweet kiss followed by bitter kick is unmatched. Leaves a "stink-face" on those whom dislike IPAs, but a body shivering aw of perfection to the few who find the IPA complex, over-taking, and slow.

Not for the weak tongues

A must have for IPA lovers

Serving type: can

09-24-2012 23:49:23 | More by English

wobblepop

Colorado

4.63/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

nice to see another micro recognizes the benefits to the user and the brewery of canning beer. This will be in my fridge again for sure.

Very fresh taste, with an overall impression that takes me back to the early days of a Dales Pale Ale.

I would love to try this on tap sometime, probably be one of my new favs.

Serving type: can

03-17-2009 02:00:50 | More by wobblepop

hopredhead24

Ohio

4.2/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A- Pours a deep orange, amber color with thick foam head and good lacing.

S- Hope it tastes as good as it smells! Plenty of citrus grapefruit and floral hops, along with some hints of pine.

T- Initial bitter bite that molds into a rush of grapefruit and pine with a sweet, caramel finish.

M- Medium body with nice carbonation. Crisp and refreshing finish with not much aftertaste.

D- Nice drinkability with the cool and refreshing factor that I love about good IPAs. Wish I could find this one around here...very tasty!

Serving type: can

08-16-2009 03:33:39 | More by hopredhead24

MiloTheLazy

Illinois

4.78/5  rDev +15.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Outstanding! Its great to see a truly great IPA in a can. Low carbonation, full bodied hops with a floral/herbaceous/light citrus aroma and flavor. Pours a very clear amber with a beautiful creamy head. Moderate to strong bitterness makes this a great IPA to sit down and kick back with.

Serving type: can

01-22-2010 08:31:50 | More by MiloTheLazy

GernBlanston

Texas

4.18/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This is my first review, so I chose a beer that I am very fond of. Trying to develop a critical vocabulary beyond "like it/don't like it," so be gentle.

A: rich, deep amber; unremarkable head retention; good lacing

S: not a lot--esters, floral, citrus; pretty mild

T: I love the taste of this beer. It has a more sour, grapefruit quality than many other IPAs, with plenty of floral esters. These are some of the most pleasant hop flavors that I have found in a standard American IPA.

M: Very creamy, but mine might not be the most reliable evaluation, given that this is the characteristic I am least aware of and therefore had the hardest time learning to notice.

D: Infinitely so. This one is sessionable for me.

I still love this beer, although this one (the first beer of my 2nd sixer) did not grab me the way my first six pack did months ago. The cans keep the beer fresh for long term storage and also can be enjoyed in a bottles-forbidden setting where choices typically run toward MBC, or whatever the acronym around here is for the big three. Don't hesitate to pick this one up if you can find it. Prosit!

Serving type: can

08-15-2010 21:39:58 | More by GernBlanston