Hi.P.A. - Magic Hat Brewing Company

NolateM

Connecticut

4.2/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a pint glass. Hazy pale reddish color, head kinda dissipated, not much lace.

The aroma is actually surprisingly sweet for an IPA, a little bit of a ruby red grapefruit aroma.

The flavor has a slightly sweet character to match, and that red grapefruit flavor is VERY apparent, possibly as grapefruity as Smuttynose "Finestkind" but in a sweeter way. Sharp piney hop flavor and bitterness, but pleasant maltiness comes through a bit as well. The flavor is quite complex and delicious. I'm actually very surprised at how good it is, considering it doesn't seem to get much hype.

Mouthfeel is pretty decent too... it has that certain sharpness to it, but overall a VERY clean finish. I wouldn't mind drinkin' a few of these.

Why is this beer seasonal? This should be year round. It's way better than a lot of Magic Hat's year round beers (WHYYYY is #9 so popular anyway???).

Serving type: bottle

10-01-2006 02:56:00 | More by NolateM

BeastLU

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +14.2%

05-17-2013 00:54:39 | More by BeastLU

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

05-16-2013 16:21:24 | More by Slatetank

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

05-15-2013 15:36:37 | More by twenty5

Slay40

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

05-10-2013 21:26:54 | More by Slay40

Artjsantos

Ohio

4/5  rDev +7.5%

05-10-2013 17:32:26 | More by Artjsantos

blknikon

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +7.5%

05-07-2013 22:47:35 | More by blknikon

BrianSherry

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +14.2%

05-01-2013 20:59:42 | More by BrianSherry

Neorebel

New Jersey

3.36/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

HiPA is a pale shade of yellow, situated somewhere between straw and honey. Small particles of sediment are observed in the hazy liquid, and a cottony head rests on top after a power pour. This later goes down to about 3/4 of an inch, but still, ample lacing clings to the glass. The scent is not terribly inviting... one can barely detect the grapefruit-like hop aroma underneath an sharp, astringent and medicinal layer, that I perceive as off. This could be due to the fact that this bottle is quite past its prime, being a fall release. After a sip however, I was surprised that it was actually pretty tasty. It's heavy on the pine variety of hop flavor, but it's also got a flowery splash thrown in. Something else reminds me of pollen. The brew feels full-bodied as it coats the mouth and is somewhat warming on the way down. There is a very distinct malt presence that again, could be due to the bottle's age. For this review I find the balance between malt and hops favorable though. Take this review for what it's worth - expect what I have found to apply to presently finding a single bottle of this on the shelf.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 02:01:59 | More by Neorebel

Ginepiece

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

04-29-2013 02:42:46 | More by Ginepiece

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

04-27-2013 09:53:39 | More by Kelp

GoldHorde

Minnesota

3.93/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Magic Hat Hi.P.A.

A blindfolded taster would instantly and correctly guess this to be an IPA. It is always well done and styled flawlessly when the flavor profile smacks the catcher's mitt in the pitch zone. This brew is banging on the door of an American Double IPA.

A: Hazy pale gold

S: Citrus and evergreen reaching out to tweak your nose with a sharp, playful hop pinch

T: Sharply tart, hop bouquet lingering

M: On the light side

O: A perfectly, nice IPA - I'd have been proud to brew it myself.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2013 04:19:22 | More by GoldHorde

Whiskeydeez

Kansas

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

04-15-2013 17:37:02 | More by Whiskeydeez

jcb7472

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

04-15-2013 16:47:54 | More by jcb7472

animal69

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

04-11-2013 03:13:28 | More by animal69

randylangford

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

04-09-2013 00:17:22 | More by randylangford

dmawer

New York

4.25/5  rDev +14.2%

04-06-2013 21:39:02 | More by dmawer

TripelMark

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

04-04-2013 02:37:43 | More by TripelMark

Joshgonzales79

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

03-24-2013 23:07:24 | More by Joshgonzales79

BGsWo22

New York

1/5  rDev -73.1%

03-20-2013 23:25:37 | More by BGsWo22

Qwest_35

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

03-18-2013 00:50:12 | More by Qwest_35

brheuer

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +21%

03-17-2013 21:18:59 | More by brheuer

Zachtheporter

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

03-17-2013 18:39:04 | More by Zachtheporter

chippo33

Vermont

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

03-13-2013 23:00:02 | More by chippo33

YamagamiTravis

Japan

4/5  rDev +7.5%

03-10-2013 12:16:51 | More by YamagamiTravis